HB 1501: K-12 School Lunches and Breakfasts
GENERAL BILL by Joseph
K-12 School Lunches and Breakfasts; Requires K-12 public schools to participate in National School Lunch Program & School Breakfast Program; provides requirements for provision of school lunches & breakfasts at such schools; authorizes school districts to collect payment for specified meals; prohibits school districts from using third-party debt collectors; provides for reimbursement of school breakfasts by DACS; provides calculation for such reimbursement.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee • Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Education Administration Subcommittee |
