Tennessee HB1153 amends school nutrition laws to redefine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals.
Tennessee HB1153 modifies Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, concerning school nutrition. It changes the eligibility criteria for free or reduced-price meals, aligning them with federal standards. The bill also mandates that local boards of education provide free lunches and breakfasts to eligible students, subject to available funding. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to the 2025-2026 school year.
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