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NJ S3426
NJ S3426Requires public schools to post link to subsidized school meals application in prominent place on Internet website.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires public schools to post a link to the subsidized school meals application in a prominent location on the school's Internet website. The subsidized school meals application is established in State law to determine eligibility for the National School Lunch Program and the federal School Breakfast Program, as well as State supplements to those programs. In order to receive benefits under the federal programs and State supplements, a parent or guardian is required to complete and submit a subsidized school meals application each school year. This bill would require public schools to post a link to the application on their websites.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that public schools, referred to as "participating schools," must prominently display a link to the subsidized school meals application on their official Internet websites, in addition to any existing requirements. The subsidized school meals application is a crucial document used to determine a student's eligibility for federal programs like the National School Lunch Program and the federal School Breakfast Program, as well as any state-funded supplements to these programs, and must be completed annually by parents or guardians to ensure continued benefits.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3426 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3426_I1.HTM |
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