Establishes school breakfast kiosk pilot program.
S 556 establishes a two-year pilot program for school breakfast kiosks in three New Jersey public school districts (one in each state region), directly affecting students - especially low-income students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch under federal guidelines. The bill requires schools to set up accessible breakfast kiosks or carts in hallways or classrooms, using existing federal breakfast program funding and guidelines to increase student participation. The Department of Agriculture and Education will review district plans, award funding through a new state fund (supported by state appropriations and private donations), and issue a report on the program’s impact after the pilot. The goal is to improve breakfast access, with research cited in the bill showing it can boost attendance, academic performance, and reduce behavioral issues.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Jim Beach
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