The proposed bill, known as the Hunger-Free Schools Act, aims to enhance access to nutritious meals for students in Nebraska by mandating that all public schools offer eligible breakfasts and lunches at no cost to every student during the school day. The bill amends section 79-10,137 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, emphasizing the importance of well-nourished children for educational success. It establishes the Hunger-Free Schools Program, which requires qualified schools to maximize federal reimbursements and report the number of meals served. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the State Department of Education and the State Board of Education in implementing these provisions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the reimbursement of qualified schools for the costs associated with providing these meals. It specifies the reimbursement amounts based on whether schools have adopted the community eligibility provision and outlines the intent to appropriate funds from the General Fund to support the program. The bill repeals the original section 79-10,137 and outright repeals sections 79-10,138 and 79-10,139, streamlining the legal framework surrounding school meal programs in Nebraska.