SB 517 · 2026 · Senate · Education Committee
Free school meals reimbursement funding
AI-generatedrelative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.
Authorizes school boards to raise eligibility for free student meals, requires the department of education to reimburse schools that raise eligibility, and appropriates funds for that purpose.AI-generated
Status
Died on the table in the Senate · March 12, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill authorizes school boards to raise eligibility for free meals, requires the department of education to reimburse schools who raise eligibility, and provides an appropriation therefor.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
Public testimony
No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record
Hearings
- 2026-01-279:15 amSenate EducationSL Map RoomPublic hearing
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education; SJ 1
- Jan 27, 2026SenHearing: 01/27/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:00 am; SC 3
- Feb 19, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 6
- Feb 19, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/19/2026; SJ 4
- Mar 12, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 9
- Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2026-1158s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1158s, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenSen. Lang Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 12, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.