UT SB0180

Expands eligibility for free school meals to include students in kindergarten through grade 6 whose family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, in addition to existing reduced-price meal qualifiers

Allows the State Board of Education to use up to 5% of liquor revenue deposited in the Uniform School Fund to cover lunch costs for eligible students who don't qualify for reduced-price meals but have family income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level

Requires LEAs to submit a report by October 1, 2026, detailing liquor revenue received, how funds were spent, total meal costs for 2025-2026, and state/local funds used to supplement federal meal funding

Exempts schools from the free lunch requirement if they participate in the federal Community Eligibility Provision or other federal universal free meal programs, or choose to provide free meals independently

Takes effect July 1, 2026, with reporting requirements and certain provisions set to repeal on July 1, 2027