Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1674: K-12 School Lunches and Breakfasts
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Requiring K-12 public schools to participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program; providing requirements for the provision of school lunches and breakfasts at such schools; authorizing school districts to collect payment for specified meals; prohibiting school districts from using third-party debt collectors, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to K-12 school lunches and breakfasts; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring K-12 public schools to participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program; providing requirements for the provision of school lunches and breakfasts at such schools; authorizing school districts to collect payment for specified meals; prohibiting school districts from using third-party debt collectors; providing for the reimbursement of school breakfasts by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services…
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to K-12 school lunches and breakfasts; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring K-12 public schools to participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program; providing requirements for the provision of school lunches and breakfasts at such schools; authorizing school districts to collect payment for specified meals; prohibiting school districts from using third-party debt collectors; providing for the reimbursement of school breakfasts by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; providing a calculation for such reimbursement; authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt rules; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âSubsection (16) of section 1001.42, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 1001.42âPowers and duties of district school board.âThe district school board, acting as a board, shall exercise all powers and perform all duties listed below: (16)âSCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM.â (a)âAssume such responsibilities and exercise such powers and perform such duties as may be assigned to it by law or as may be required by rules of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or, as in the opinion of the district school board, are necessary to ensure school lunch services, consistent with needs of students; effective and efficient operation of the program; and the proper articulation of the …
Sponsors
- Rouson, Darryl (D, SD-016) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Education Pre-K - 12
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
- : Filed
Subjects: Education Pre-K - 12, Fiscal Policy, Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Common questions
- What is S1674?
- S1674 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): K-12 School Lunches and Breakfasts.
- What does S1674 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to K-12 school lunches and breakfasts; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring K-12 public schools to participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program; providing requirements for the provision of school lunches and breakfasts at such schools; authorizing school districts to collect payment for specified meals; prohibiting school districts from using third-party debt collectors; providing for the reimbursement of school breakfasts by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services…
- What is the status of S1674?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Education Pre-K - 12 (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1674?
- Rouson, Darryl (D, SD-016).
- Where is the official record for S1674?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1674
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