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HB1458

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school meals.

Introduced·12/15/25

Tennessee HB1458 mandates free breakfast and lunch for all students in local school boards.

Tennessee HB1458 amends Tennessee Code to require local school boards to establish school lunch and breakfast programs offering free meals to all enrolled students. The state will reimburse local educational agencies for these meals after federal funds are applied. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Education Committee

4 Yea

RRDR

0 Nay

History

Mar 24

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Education Committee

Mar 18

House

Placed on cal. Education Committee for 3/24/2026

Mar 17

House

Action def. in Education Committee to 3/24/2026