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NJ S1099

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nilsa Cruz-Perez

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a "Breakfast After the Bell" incentive fund administered by the Department of Agriculture in consultation with the Department of Education to supplement federal school breakfast program reimbursements

  • Provides a 10-cent per breakfast supplement to school districts that serve breakfast after the bell and have 20 to 100 percent of students eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to issue an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the fund's costs and the number of additional students participating in each district

  • Targets low to middle income school districts that face greater challenges covering costs of effective school breakfast programs

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment with the Legislature required to annually appropriate necessary funds

Legislative Description

Establishes "breakfast after the bell" incentive fund.

Education

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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