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SB 1098 Florida Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program

Summary
Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program; Requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, subject to the appropriation of funds by the Legislature, to establish and operate a program to provide universal free school breakfast and lunch meals to all public school students; deleting provisions requiring school districts to implement and charge students for a breakfast program; authorizing school districts to operate free school meal programs using offsite food preparation locations, etc.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires legislative funding for universal school meals, directly increasing state budget allocation for public nutrition program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides universal free meals for all public school students, removing cost barriers and improving access to nutrition, directly supporting educational access and student well-being.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Mar 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Agriculture; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
upper
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Shev Jones
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