SB 204 (2025)
Allow schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to more low income students, with some state reimbursement
Summary:
Requires local school districts to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to children from households with incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. This bill provides some state reimbursement for these meals. Lastly, the bill requires school districts to offer an online application for free and reduced-price school meals, with some funding provided by the state.
The Senate amended the bill so that schools can choose whether or not to offer free meals for students up to 200% of the federal poverty level, with some reimbursement from the state.
Status:
Public Hearing Date:
04/15/2025 12:45 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 205-207
Senate Voting Date:
03/27/2025
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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/billinfo.aspx?id=1020&inflect=2
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