A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction to provide school meals at no cost to eligible students; and to provide an effective date.

Summary

The bill would allocate up to $7 million from the state’s general fund to the Department of Public Instruction for grants to public and non‑public school districts. The grants would cover the cost of providing free meals to students whose household income is at or below 300 % of the federal poverty guidelines during the 2026‑27 school year. The measure failed in the House on a 45‑48 vote.

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