Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse public schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students

HB 998 establishes Missouri's "Free School Meals Program," requiring participating public schools and charter schools to provide all students with two free, federally reimbursable meals daily (breakfast and lunch) at no cost. It directly affects Missouri schools enrolled in the USDA National School Lunch Program that qualify for federal free meal rates under the Community Eligibility Provision. The program mandates state reimbursement to schools for the difference between the federal meal rate and what they actually receive, ensuring no cost to students. This replaces previous eligibility requirements, making meals universally free for all students in participating schools.