Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026

This bill would amend the federal school lunch law to give states an extra 10 cents for each eligible school breakfast served after the school day begins through a "breakfast after the bell" program. To qualify, the breakfast must be served by a school that either uses the community eligibility special assistance option or had at least 40 percent identified students in the prior school year. The state must pass the extra money on to the school that served the breakfast. A breakfast after the bell program is defined as one that serves breakfast after the school day starts using a service model, such as in the classroom or at a kiosk outside the cafeteria, that the state determines increases participation.

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Sponsors

• Ami Bera Democrat sponsor
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