RI H7793

Establishes "Healthy School Meals for All" program phased over 3 years: elementary schools in 2027-2028, adding middle schools in 2028-2029, and all K-12 students by 2029-2030

Requires participating schools to provide breakfast and lunch at no charge to all enrolled students every school day

Schools must maximize federal funding by participating in USDA programs such as the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) or Provision 2

State will reimburse schools the difference between federal free meal reimbursement rates and actual federal reimbursements received per meal served

Requires schools to prioritize locally grown food purchasing, scratch-cooked meals, culturally relevant menus, and minimum 20-minute lunch periods