Washington SB5352 mandates free meals for all students in public schools starting in the 2023-24 school year.

Washington SB5352 amends state law to ensure that public school districts provide breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students who request them, starting from the 2023-24 school year. The bill mandates that schools offering meals must meet federal nutritional standards and prohibits schools from identifying students who cannot pay for meals or requiring them to perform chores or dispose of served meals.

Washington SB5352 mandates free meals for all students in public schools starting in the 2023-24 school year.

Washington SB5352 amends state law to ensure that public school districts provide breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students who request them, starting from the 2023-24 school year. The bill mandates that schools offering meals must meet federal nutritional standards and prohibits schools from identifying students who cannot pay for meals or requiring them to perform chores or dispose of served meals.