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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT appropriating monies to the department of education.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $4,500,000 from the state's general fund to the department of education for the fiscal year 2026-2027, with the intention of providing ongoing funding in future years, to offer free school meals to children who qualify based on income for free and reduced-price lunches under federal laws known as the national school lunch and child nutrition acts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (21)
Nancy Gutierrez (D)*,
Anna Abeytia (D),
Lorena Austin (D),
Seth Blattman (D),
Junelle Cavero (D),
Janeen Connolly (D),
Patty Contreras (D),
Quantá Crews (D),
Oscar De Los Santos (D),
Brian Garcia (D),
Alma Hernandez (D),
Consuelo Hernandez (D),
Sarah Liguori (D),
Elda Luna-Nájera (D),
Chris Mathis (D),
Mae Peshlakai (D),
Stephanie Simacek (D),
Stephanie Stahl Hamilton (D),
Stacey Travers (D),
Betty Villegas (D),
Kevin Volk (D),
Last Action
House minority caucus: Do pass (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84401 |
| HOUSE - Appropriations | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537001 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/12/2026 Caucus & COW | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537064 |
| HOUSE - Appropriations | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536778 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/09/2026 Appropriations | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536611 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 02/07/2026 Education | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536465 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/hb2579p.htm |
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