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HB 2213

appropriation; free school meals

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Anna Abeytia and 14 co-sponsors

Arizona appropriates state funds to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to eligible public school students, removing cost barriers to nutrition access.

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Bill Summary · HB 2213

Legislative bill overview

HB 2213 appropriates state funding to provide free school meals to all eligible Arizona students. The bill allocates resources to ensure breakfast and lunch programs are accessible without cost barriers, expanding nutrition assistance in public schools.

Why is this important

Food insecurity among school-age children directly impacts academic performance, attendance, and health outcomes. By removing financial barriers to meals, the state can reduce nutritional disparities and support student wellbeing across socioeconomic backgrounds.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and funding source: The appropriation requires state budget allocation during competing priorities; unclear whether funding comes from general revenues, taxes, or program reductions elsewhere
  • Program scope and eligibility: Questions about whether "all eligible students" includes charter schools, whether undocumented students qualify, and how "eligibility" is defined
  • Administrative burden: Schools must implement systems to distribute meals universally while tracking participation, potentially increasing operational complexity and costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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