SB0740In Committee

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB0740 requires each local board of education to establish a school lunch and breakfast program that provides free meals to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) by mandating these programs and stipulates that the state will reimburse LEAs for the costs associated with providing these meals after federal funding has been applied. Key provisions include the establishment of eligibility criteria for meal programs based on student participation rates and the requirement for state reimbursement for additional expenses incurred by LEAs.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0740 requires each local board of education to establish a school lunch and breakfast program that provides free meals to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) by mandating these programs and stipulates that the state will reimburse LEAs for the costs associated with providing these meals after federal funding has been applied. Key provisions include the establishment of eligibility criteria for meal programs based on student participation rates and the requirement for state reimbursement for additional expenses incurred by LEAs.

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Sponsor

Harshbarger, Bobby

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

April 20, 2026

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Subjects
EducationStudentsFood and Food Products

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