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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Education, to develop and administer a two-year school breakfast kiosk pilot program in three school districts selected by the Commissioner of Education, in the northern, central, and southern regions of the State. The bill provides that a local or regional school district of the State may establish a school breakfast kiosk pilot program at the school. The Department of Agriculture is required to award a pilot program to one school district in each of the three regions of the State. The purpose of the school breakfast kiosk program is to increase the participation of students in school breakfast through increased accessibility to breakfast items in the school. The program will help more children start the school day with a nutritious breakfast in order to learn, grow, and develop to their full potential. Research shows that school breakfast increases attendance and decreases tardiness, improves academic performance both in class and on standardized tests, improves attentiveness, and reduces emotional and behavioral problems among students from all backgrounds.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a two-year pilot program for school breakfast kiosks, requiring the Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Department of Education, to develop and manage it. The program aims to increase student participation in school breakfast by making breakfast items more accessible through carts, cubicles, or kiosks, which can be located on the way to classrooms or other designated areas, and students can use federal subsidies to purchase these items. Three school districts, one in each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the state, will be selected by the Commissioner of Education to participate, with the Department of Agriculture awarding the pilot program to one school in each region. Participating school districts must submit a detailed plan outlining food choices, pricing, and operational logistics, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines for the school breakfast program. The Department of Agriculture will also establish a fund to provide grants to participating school districts, supported by legislative appropriations, corporate donations, and federal funds, and will report on the program's impact on students, particularly low-income students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, after its completion.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S556 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/556_I1.HTM |
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