Bill > HB4870

This bill establishes a statewide program to provide free school lunch and breakfast to all public school students in pre-K through 12th grade and special education students up to 26 years old, including those at the Michigan School for the Deaf. To participate, schools must apply to the state department of education and meet several requirements: participate in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, provide free meals to all students, submit meal service information, maximize federal reimbursements through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) where possible, meet federal and state nutrition standards, encourage parents to complete income documentation forms, and forgive all existing school meal debt. The bill also mandates that schools accommodate students with documented medical dietary needs and encourages offering meals that meet religious or dietary preferences like vegetarian, kosher, and halal options, while ensuring these meals still meet federal nutritional guidelines. The legislation aims to reduce financial barriers to student nutrition and ensure that all children have access to healthy meals regardless of their family's economic status.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4870