This bill establishes a program to provide lunch at no cost to an eligible student.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- provides certain students access to lunch at no charge;
- requires the State Board of Education to reimburse each local education agency (LEA) for certain reduced price lunches;
- prohibits an LEA from stigmatizing students who cannot afford meals;
- encourages an LEA to reduce food waste; and
- requires communications regarding a student's meal debt to be directed only to the student's parent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35A-3-103
Amended 2/18/2025 14:02:548: 35A-3-103
Amended 2/24/2025 17:02:356: 35A-3-103
Substitute #1: 35A-3-103