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Introduced
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commending Community Eligibility Provision schools in Virginia.
AI Summary
This joint resolution commends schools in Virginia that participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), a program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that allows eligible schools to offer breakfast and lunch to all students at no cost, regardless of their family's income. The CEP helps increase food security, improve academic outcomes, and reduce administrative burdens for schools by eliminating the need to collect individual meal applications. Virginia has actively promoted the CEP, enacting legislation to encourage participation and expanding access to no-cost meals, resulting in a significant increase in participating schools, school divisions, and the number of students benefiting from the program. The resolution acknowledges the critical role the CEP plays in supporting families facing hunger and rising food costs, and it expresses admiration for the collaboration among various stakeholders that has led to the expansion of this vital nutrition program.
Sponsors (112)
Marcia Price (D)*,
Kimberly Adams (D),
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Jessica Anderson (D),
Bonita Anthony (D),
Alex Askew (D),
Terry Austin (R),
Lamont Bagby (D),
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D),
Rob Bloxom (R),
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
Gretchen Bulova (D),
Katrina Callsen (D),
Kacey Carnegie (D),
Betsy Carr (D),
Jennifer Carroll Foy (D),
Luther Cifers (R),
Nadarius Clark (D),
Laura Jane Cohen (D),
Joshua Cole (D),
Nicole Cole (D),
Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D),
Rae Cousins (D),
William Davis (R),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Karrie Delaney (D),
Bill DeSteph (R),
J.D. Diggs (R),
Lindsey Dougherty (D),
Mark Downey (D),
Tara Durant (R),
Barbara Favola (D),
Michael Feggans (D),
Anne Ferrell Tata (R),
Hyland Fowler (R),
Lily Franklin (D),
Margaret Franklin (D),
Timmy French (R),
Debra Gardner (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Elizabeth Guzmán (D),
Travis Hackworth (R),
C.E. Hayes (D),
Chris Head (R),
Dan Helmer (D),
Phil Hernandez (D),
Charniele Herring (D),
M. Keith Hodges (R),
Michael Jones (D),
Emily Jordan (R),
Terry Kilgore (R),
Barry Knight (R),
Paul Krizek (D),
Amy Laufer (D),
James Leftwich (R),
Mamie Locke (D),
Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D),
Alfonso Lopez (D),
Louise Lucas (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Fernando Martinez (D),
John Chilton McAuliff (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Garrett McGuire (D),
Joseph McNamara (R),
Jeremy McPike (D),
Kirk McPike (D),
Delores McQuinn (D),
James Morefield (R),
Christie New Craig (R),
May Nivar (D),
Israel O'Quinn (R),
Mark Obenshain (R),
Mark Peake (R),
Stella Pekarsky (D),
Russet Perry (D),
Todd Pillion (R),
Sam Rasoul (D),
Atoosa Reaser (D),
Bryce Reeves (R),
David Reid (D),
Danica Roem (D),
Aaron Rouse (D),
Chris Runion (R),
Saddam Salim (D),
Charlie Schmidt (D),
Holly Seibold (D),
Briana Sewell (D),
Irene Shin (D),
Marcus Simon (D),
Shelly Simonds (D),
J.J. Singh (D),
Kannan Srinivasan (D),
William Stanley (R),
Richard Stuart (R),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
Richard Sullivan (D),
Scott Surovell (D),
Josh Thomas (D),
Virgil Thornton (D),
Luke Torian (D),
Kathy Tran (D),
Schuyler VanValkenburg (D),
Jeion Ward (D),
Lee Ware (R),
Vivian Watts (D),
Michael Webert (R),
Rodney Willett (D),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Tony Wilt (R),
Scott Wyatt (R),
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote) (on 03/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ267 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HJ267/text/HJ267 |
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