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This resolution, a formal request from the New York State Legislative Body, asks Governor Kathy Hochul to officially designate March 2-6, 2026, as School Breakfast Week in New York. This observance aligns with National School Breakfast Week and aims to highlight the critical role of nutritious school breakfasts in supporting students' academic success and overall well-being. The resolution emphasizes that the School Breakfast Program (SBP), a federal program established in 1975, provides essential meals to millions of children nationwide, addressing food insecurity and promoting better health and learning outcomes. It notes that in New York, a significant percentage of children face hunger, and skipping breakfast is linked to negative academic and health consequences, while eating breakfast improves diets, fosters healthy habits, and enhances learning. The resolution also points to New York's successful initiatives like "Breakfast After the Bell" and the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Subsidy Program, which have expanded access to free or no-cost school meals for hundreds of thousands of students, with a high participation rate among eligible schools. The Legislative Body recognizes the vital contributions of parents, educators, and school staff in ensuring children have the resources they need to thrive and expresses its commitment to supporting and expanding school breakfast programs.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1368