Education - As introduced, requires local boards of education to establish a program to provide free school breakfast and lunch to disadvantaged students; subject to funding, requires the state to reimburse LEAs for providing such free breakfasts and lunches after all federal funds have been applied. - Amends TCA Title 49.

SB 740 requires Tennessee school districts to provide free breakfast and lunch to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under federal nutrition programs. The state would reimburse districts for meal costs after all applicable federal funds (from programs like the National School Lunch Act) have been applied, subject to available state funding. This policy becomes effective for the 2025-2026 school year and applies to all subsequent school years. The bill amends state law to align eligibility criteria with federal income standards and streamline reimbursement processes.