Tennessee SB1809 amends school meal provisions to require free breakfast and lunch for all students.
Tennessee SB1809 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, to mandate that each local school board establish a school lunch and breakfast program providing free meals to all enrolled students. This change removes previous language that allowed for exclusions based on federal program participation. The state will reimburse local educational agencies for the cost of these meals after federal funds are applied, effective for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond.
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