State-paid free school lunches limited to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, school wellness and resiliency aid established, resources for school-linked behavioral health grants increased, and money appropriated.

This bill modifies Minnesota's school lunch funding and eligibility rules, primarily affecting school districts and families based on income. It establishes a new "enhanced school meals program" where state-paid free lunches are available to students whose families earn up to 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, rather than just those meeting the lower standard for traditional free meals. The legislation also sets specific state reimbursement rates for different types of meals and requires schools to adopt policies that protect student dignity by prohibiting "lunch shaming" or withdrawing food from students with unpaid balances. Additionally, the bill creates new funding streams for school wellness, resiliency, and behavioral health services. These changes are designed to take effect starting in the 2027 fiscal year.