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CT HB05214
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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Eligible school districts must provide free school breakfasts to all students for fiscal year 2026-2027 (ending June 30, 2027)
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Free school lunches required for all students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch programs
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Department of Education will provide grants to eligible districts to cover costs of these free meals
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Eligible districts include local/regional boards of education, state/local charter schools, and interdistrict magnet school operators participating in federal School Breakfast Program or National Lunch Program
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Districts already implementing the federal Community Eligibility Provision (7 CFR 245.9) are excluded from these requirements
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning School Meals.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations
3/5/2026