Bill > A774

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, potentially located on the way to classrooms or dining areas. School districts interested in participating must submit a detailed plan outlining food offerings, pricing, and logistics, ensuring compliance with federal school breakfast program guidelines. The Department of Agriculture will select one school district from each of the northern, central, and southern regions of the state to implement the pilot program, providing guidance and support. A dedicated fund will be established to offer grants to participating school districts, supported by legislative appropriations, corporate donations, private sector contributions, and federal funds. Following the program's completion, the Department of Agriculture will report on its impact, particularly on low-income students, defined as those eligible for free or reduced-price lunch under federal programs. The bill also specifies that the implementation of this pilot program is subject to existing requirements outlined in another law and will take effect immediately, expiring 180 days after the two-year pilot period concludes.

Education

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A774