Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2251: Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 167, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to school meals. Section A. Chapter 167, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 167.202, to read as follows: 167.202. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Free School Meals Program". 2. As used in this section, the term "school" shall mean any school district, public school, charter school, or private, religious, or parochial school. 3. Each school that participates in the United States Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and has an identifi.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 167, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to school meals. Section A. Chapter 167, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 167.202, to read as follows: 167.202. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Missouri Free School Meals Program". 2. As used in this section, the term "school" shall mean any school district, public school, charter school, or private, religious, or parochial school. 3. Each school that participates in the United States Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and has an identified student percentage below the federal percentage determined for all meals to be reimbursed at the free rate through the United States Department of Agriculture Community Eligibility Provision shall participate in the Missouri free school meals program. 4. Each school that participates in the United States Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program and has an identified student percentage at or above the federal percentage determined for all meals to be reimbursed at the free rate through the United States Department of Agriculture Community Eligibility Provision shall participate in the Community Eligibility Provision in order to participate in the Missouri free school meals program. 5. Each school that participates in the Missouri free school meals program shall: EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed …