Education (Student Health)

in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2251: Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students

HB 2251 establishes Missouri's "Free School Meals Program," requiring participating public, charter, and private schools to provide all students with free breakfast and lunch daily. Schools must qualify by participating in the USDA National School Lunch Program and meeting specific student eligibility thresholds. The state reimburses schools for the difference between federal meal reimbursement rates and the actual federal funds received per meal, covering up to one free breakfast and one free lunch per student each day. This program applies only to schools already enrolled in USDA meal programs with identified student poverty rates meeting federal criteria. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education administers the state aid payments and sets implementation rules.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides state funding to cover meal costs for all students, expanding access to free school meals under education program95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 1662: Requires public schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students attending classes in such school

HB 1662 requires all public schools to provide every enrolled student with one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day they attend classes. This applies to all students attending public schools as defined by state law, directly affecting every child in participating schools. The bill mandates daily meal provision without requiring families to qualify for reduced-price programs. It creates a new requirement for school districts to cover the cost of these meals for all students. The legislation is still in early stages, having been prefaced and read for the first time.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates school districts to fund universal school meals, increasing public service spending requirements under state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates universal free school meals for all K-12 students, expanding access without income barriers and directly supporting student nutrition and educational access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2341: Requires certain public schools to offer breakfast after the bell

HB 2341 requires public and charter schools with 70% or more students eligible for free/reduced-price meals (through the National School Lunch Program) to offer breakfast after the school day begins (not before classes start), starting in the 2026-27 school year. This directly affects high-need schools, including those using the USDA Community Eligibility Option, while allowing schools to choose delivery methods like classroom breakfast or pickup. Schools already serving breakfast to 70%+ eligible students are exempt, and schools falling below the threshold must continue the program for two years before stopping. The state education department must notify schools, provide implementation guidance, collect data on breakfast models, and report annually on the program's effectiveness.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires breakfast after bell in high-need schools (70%+ free/reduced meals), expanding meal access for students in underserved schools, directly supporting educational access and student well-being.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2613: Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students

HB 2613 establishes Missouri's "Free School Meals Program," requiring qualifying schools to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students. It applies to public, charter, private, religious, and parochial schools participating in federal meal programs that meet specific poverty thresholds (based on USDA Community Eligibility Provision criteria). The state would reimburse schools for the difference between federal meal reimbursement rates and actual federal payments received for each meal served. This ensures all students in participating schools receive two free, federally reimbursable meals daily at no cost to families.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill provides state reimbursement for school meals, directly funding schools and expanding access to nutrition for all students in qualifying schools, aligning with education funding and access indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands school meal program, a public health initiative, to improve child nutrition and health outcomes in qualifying schools.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2183: Bans using seclusion to confine a student

HB 2183 bans the use of seclusion (involuntary confinement of a student alone in a room they cannot leave) in public schools, charter schools, and publicly contracted private providers, except when there is imminent danger of physical harm to the student or others. The bill also prohibits specific dangerous restraint techniques, such as those obstructing breathing, causing pain, restricting communication, or compressing the body. Schools must adopt written policies by 2022 defining restraint and seclusion, requiring annual staff training, and mandating detailed incident reports for every use, including documentation of time, location, methods, and injuries. These policies must ensure students are removed from seclusion or restraint as soon as the danger passes and prohibit all non-essential use.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBans harmful seclusion/restraint in schools, requiring safety policies to protect students. Directly advances student safety within education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Special Education Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1271: Creates and modifies provisions relating to lactation accommodations in public schools and charter schools

SB 1271 creates and modifies rules for providing lactation accommodations in public and charter schools. It directly affects school staff who are nursing parents, ensuring they have access to appropriate facilities and time during the school day. The bill establishes specific requirements for schools to provide private, non-bathroom spaces and flexible scheduling for nursing needs. However, the provided context does not include specific details about the exact accommodations, timeline, or enforcement mechanisms. As a new bill (prefiled January 2026), no concrete policy changes have been enacted yet.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides lactation accommodations for school staff, supporting educators' workplace needs and accessibility within K-12 school environment.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides lactation accommodations for nursing parents in schools, directly supporting maternal health access and aligning with public health recommendations for breastfeeding support.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates lactation accommodations for nursing school staff, protecting workplace rights and safety for nursing parents.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice Student Health Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1270: Requires public schools and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4-12

SB 1270 requires all public and charter schools to provide free feminine hygiene products to female students in grades 4 through 12. The bill mandates that schools make these products readily available in restrooms and health offices at no cost to students. It directly affects female students in those grade levels and school districts operating public or charter institutions. The key provision is the obligation on schools to supply these products, aiming to address accessibility needs during menstruation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates free feminine hygiene products in K-12 schools to ensure accessibility for female students, directly supporting educational access and attendance needs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates free feminine hygiene products in schools for female students, improving access to essential health supplies and addressing a public health need for menstrual health management.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Choice School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2242: Provides a state supplement for public schools to hire a school nurse and a mental health professional

HB 2242 provides state funding to help public school districts hire licensed school nurses and mental health professionals. School districts can apply for a state supplement covering up to the full salary (including experience) for one nurse or mental health professional per school, with preference given to schools with the greatest need - based on factors like student health ratios, free/reduced lunch eligibility, and Title I funding. Districts may also use the funds to reimburse telehealth services for remote access to these professionals, subject to parental consent. The bill creates dedicated state funds for these supplements, ensuring unspent money doesn’t revert to general revenue and must be used solely for this purpose.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds to directly fund school nurse/mental health positions, increasing public education spending on essential services per budget & taxes definition.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill explicitly provides state funding for school nurses and mental health professionals, directly increasing school support services and funding for educational access and student well-being.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides state funding to hire school nurses and mental health professionals, directly advancing healthcare access in schools per subjects and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Revenue School Funding Student Health Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Telehealth

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in committee · Missouri · Senate Jan 27, 2026

SB 1290: Establishes the "Missouri Healthy Schools Act" and prohibits public schools from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food during the school day

SB 1290 - This act establishes the "Missouri Healthy Schools Act" and prohibits public schools from serving, selling, or allowing a third party to sell ultraprocessed food, as such term is defined in the act, on campus during the school day. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education shall post on its website a standardized form public schools may use to certify compliance with the provisions of the act, along with a list of each public school that has provided such certification of compliance to the Department. This act is identical to HB 2887 (2026) and SB 802 (2025). OLIVIA SHANNON

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProhibits ultraprocessed food in schools to promote student health, aligning with educational well-being and access policies.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits ultraprocessed foods in schools to improve student nutrition, a public health measure aligning with preventive healthcare initiatives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Health

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in committee · Missouri · House May 15, 2026

HB 2238: Creates the "Hayes Act" governing school meals

HB 2238, the "Hayes Act," requires schools participating in the federal National School Lunch Program (but not the Community Eligibility Provision) to provide free lunches to students approved for reduced-price meals. It mandates state reimbursement to schools for the cost difference between actual lunch expenses and federal reimbursement rates, using a dedicated "School Meals Fund" for this purpose. The bill prohibits schools from publicly identifying students eligible for free/reduced meals and ensures applications are used solely for federal reimbursement and state aid calculations. This policy change directly affects participating schools and students qualifying for meal assistance, with funding dependent on state appropriations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates dedicated 'School Meals Fund' for state reimbursement, increasing state spending to cover cost gaps in school meals. Directly funds public education program via budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state reimbursement for school meal costs, increasing funding for school nutrition programs under education policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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