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OH SB109
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Louis Blessing
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AI Summary
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Requires public and chartered nonpublic schools participating in federal meal programs to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students, eliminating reduced-price and paid meal categories
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Ohio Department of Education and Workforce must reimburse schools for the difference between federal free meal reimbursement rates and what schools would have received for reduced-price or paid meals
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Covers school district buildings, community schools, STEM schools, educational service center buildings, special education programs, and juvenile day treatment facilities
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Appropriates $300 million from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026 and $300 million for fiscal year 2027 to fund the School Meal Programs
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Amends Ohio Revised Code sections 3301.91 and 3313.819 to implement these changes
Legislative Description
Provide no-cost breakfast and lunch to students
Education
Last Action
Referred to committee: Finance
2/19/2025