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HB 1501 Florida House · 2026 Regular Session

K-12 School Lunches and Breakfasts

Summary
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.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state reimbursement for school meals, funding essential public service through budget allocation.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates K-12 schools to participate in meal programs, ensuring student nutrition access critical for learning outcomes and aligning with educational access/support indicators.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates school meal programs under National School Lunch Program, directly supporting student nutrition as part of public health initiatives.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Committee
4
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Dotie Joseph
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