HI HB1779

Expands free school meals to all public school students, including public charter school students, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, regardless of family income or federal program eligibility

Builds on Act 139 (2025), which provided free meals to reduced-price lunch students starting 2025-2026 and to families at 300% of federal poverty level starting 2026-2027

Prohibits denying any student a meal solely for failure to pay

Defines "school meals" as breakfast and lunch prepared by school cafeterias or designated off-campus food vendors

Allows the governor to modify provisions if necessary to protect federal aid, with required reporting to the legislature