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OR HB3435
Bill
Status
Failed
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Courtney Neron Misslin
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AI Summary
- School districts must offer breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students regardless of household income, phased in starting July 1, 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year
- Schools meeting USDA eligibility requirements must apply to participate in federal free meal programs; districts not qualifying must still provide free meals to students from households at or below 300% of federal poverty guidelines
- Schools offering breakfast must serve it after the start of the school day, with up to 15 minutes of breakfast consumption time counting as instructional time when eaten in classrooms during instruction
- Department of Education must apply for statewide participation in federal programs expanding free or reduced price meal availability and reimburse districts at the federal free meal rate
- Appropriates $4,000,000 from the General Fund to pay off existing meal debts owed by parents and to help districts purchase equipment needed for expanded meal service
Legislative Description
Relating to school meals; declaring an emergency.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Ways and Means3/20/2025
Education1/30/2025
Full Bill Text
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