OregonRelating to school meals; declaring an emergency.
What it does
Phases in the requirement that school districts offer lunch and breakfast to students at no charge, regardless of household income. Provides exceptions. Requires school districts that make breakfast accessible at a school site to make breakfast accessible at the school site after the beginning of the day.
More detail
Provides exceptions. Prescribes nutrition standards for reimbursable meals that are paid for by state sources. Directs the Department of Education to apply for statewide participation in federal programs and projects that expand the availability of free or reduced price meals. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education from the General Fund for the purposes of paying any costs owed by parents or guardians for costs previously incurred for a reimbursable meal and assisting school districts in purchasing or upgrading equipment necessary to comply with the expanded provision of free lunches and breakfasts. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Mar 20Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.Minor
- Mar 20Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.Minor
- Mar 17Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 24Public Hearing held.
- Jan 30Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.Minor
- Jan 28First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced