Universal Free School Meals Amendment Act of 2025

This bill would require all public, charter, and participating private schools in Washington, D.C., to provide free breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks to every student starting in the 2025-2026 school year, eliminating current income-based eligibility requirements. It amends the Healthy Schools Act to mandate universal access, building on the District’s existing National School Lunch Program participation. The policy change directly affects all students in participating schools, removing barriers that previously left families earning above 185% of the federal poverty line without free meals. The legislation aims to reduce food insecurity and stigma while aligning with federal eligibility rules that now lower implementation costs.