Bill
HB 4870
Overview: HB 4870, Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; create, was introduced on March 13, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of September 11, 20
Overview: HB 4870, Education: meals; free school lunch and breakfast program; create, was introduced on March 13, 2025 and has been electronically reproduced as of September 11, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a statewide free school lunch and breakfast program to ensure all students have access to nutritious meals during the school day.
Key Provisions:
- Requires all public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of family income
- Provides state funding to cover the costs of the free meal program
- Directs the state education department to oversee program implementation and compliance
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- All students enrolled in public schools, who will have access to free nutritious meals
- School districts, which will receive state funding to cover the costs of providing free meals
- Families, who will no longer have to pay for school meals or apply for free/reduced-price programs
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been electronically reproduced and is likely to move forward in the legislative process. If passed, the free meal program would need to be implemented by the start of the next school year.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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