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MO HB3121

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Douglas

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" allowing participating schools to provide up to two free federally reimbursable meals per student per school day (one breakfast and one lunch)

  • Establishes the "Healthy School Meals for All Fund" funded by up to 1% of net proceeds from video lottery terminals plus gifts, grants, and donations

  • Provides state aid to participating schools equal to the difference between the federal free meal reimbursement rate and the actual federal reimbursement received

  • Allows a 75% tax deduction for donations to the Healthy School Meals for All Fund, effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2027

  • Requires participating schools to seek all available federal reimbursements including the USDA National School Lunch Program and Community Eligibility Provision; eligible schools include public, charter, private, and virtual schools that do not discriminate based on race, color, or national origin

Legislative Description

Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students and a tax deduction for persons or entities that donate to a fund that reimburses schools for free school meals

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

1/29/2026

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