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HB 7793·RI·house

AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID

IntroducedFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Caldwell
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04/28/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 28, 2026

Summary

Starting in the 2027‑28 school year, every public elementary school must offer free breakfast and lunch to its students; middle schools join in 2028‑29 and high schools in 2029‑30. Schools must follow USDA nutrition rules, seek federal reimbursements, use local foods, and report quarterly. The state will fund any shortfall between federal rates and actual costs and hire staff to run the program.

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