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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Participation in community eligibility provision. Requires the department of education to provide technical assistance to a school corporation that is eligible to participate in and elects to participate in the federal community eligibility provision to provide free school breakfast and lunch to all students.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, adds a new section to Indiana law that defines the "federal community eligibility provision" as a program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, specifically referencing federal statutes and regulations in effect on January 1, 2026, which allows eligible school corporations with a high concentration of low-income students to offer universal free school breakfast and lunch to all students as an alternative reimbursement option. Furthermore, starting with the 2026-2027 school year, the department of education is required to offer technical assistance to any school corporation that is eligible for and chooses to participate in this federal community eligibility provision.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development (on 01/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/senate/151/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0151/SB0151.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/senate/bills/SB0151/fiscal-notes/SB0151.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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