The bill proposes an appropriation of $4,500,000 from the state general fund for the fiscal year 2024-2025 to the Department of Education. This funding is designated to provide free school lunches for children who qualify for free and reduced-price lunches under the national school lunch and child nutrition acts.

Furthermore, the bill expresses the legislature's intention for this appropriation to be considered as ongoing funding in subsequent years, implying a commitment to continue supporting this initiative beyond the initial fiscal year.