MI HB4871

Allocates up to $200,000,000 for 2025-2026 from the state school aid fund for free school lunch and breakfast for public school pupils in grades pre-K through 12

Simplifies eligibility requirements by referencing the free school lunch and breakfast program standards under section 1271 of the revised school code, rather than listing detailed requirements in the bill itself

Removes previously enumerated requirements including mandatory participation in the National School Lunch Program, Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) participation, and school meal debt forgiveness provisions

Maintains reimbursement formula based on federal free meal rates minus federal revenue received, covering both regular students and Great Start Readiness Program participants

Contingent on enactment of HB 4870 of the 103rd Legislature (tie bar requirement)