This bill would make it easier for schools in high‑poverty areas to serve free breakfast and lunch to every student. It lowers the share of “identified students” a school needs to qualify for universal meal service to 25%, so more schools can participate and more kids can eat at no cost.

The new threshold starts with school years that begin on or after July 1, 2025.

• Who is affected: Public schools in high‑poverty areas, students, and their families.
• What changes: The minimum “identified student” percentage to offer meals to all students drops to 25%.
• When: Applies to each school year beginning July 1, 2025, and after.