Creates the "Missouri Universal School Meals Act"

This bill establishes the Missouri Universal School Meals Act to ensure that all students in public, charter, and participating private schools receive free meals upon request, regardless of their family's ability to pay. To support this, the legislation creates a dedicated state fund called the "Universal School Meals Fund" to reimburse schools for the cost of meals that are not covered by existing federal programs. Schools are required to assist families with meal applications without stigmatizing students based on eligibility status and must provide meals to anyone who asks unless a parent explicitly opts out. Additionally, the bill directs the state board of education to create rules for how schools can apply for these reimbursements and ensures that any money left in the fund at the end of a budget cycle remains available for future use.