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TN HB1153
TN HB1153AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school nutrition.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill requires local boards of education in Tennessee to establish school lunch and breakfast programs that provide free meals to all students, regardless of their income level, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The state will reimburse local education agencies (LEAs) for the cost of providing these meals after all available federal funds from the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program have been applied. The bill modifies existing language in the Tennessee Code to remove references to meal eligibility based on income, effectively making school meals universally free. It updates the definition of student eligibility for certain programs to reference household income standards established by federal law. The legislation aims to ensure that all students have access to free nutritious meals, potentially reducing food insecurity and supporting student health and academic performance. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will continue to apply in subsequent school years, subject to available funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (16)
Susan Lynn (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Aftyn Behn (D),
John Crawford (R),
Jeremy Faison (R),
Ronnie Glynn (D),
Torrey Harris (D),
David Hawk (R),
Tim Hicks (R),
Timothy Hill (R),
Bud Hulsey (R),
Renea Jones (R),
Sam McKenzie (D),
Dennis Powers (R),
Kevin Raper (R),
Mark White (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1153&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0740 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0740.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1153.pdf |
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