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HB 119 Florida House · 2025 Regular Session

Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program

Summary
Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program; Requires DACS, subject to appropriation of certain funds, to establish & operate Universal Free School Breakfast & Lunch a Program in public schools; specifies requirements for school districts; authorizes school districts to operate program using offsite food preparation locations.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires state funding via appropriation for universal school meals, aligning with funding essential public services and advancing child nutrition programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes universal free school meals program, directly enhancing student nutritional access and support for learning in public schools.90% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Jun 16, 2025
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Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources Budget Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Tae Edmonds
Tae Edmonds
DDemocratic
FL
88
Co
Photo of Daryl Campbell
Daryl Campbell
DDemocratic
FL
99
Co
Photo of Dianne Hart-Lowman
Dianne Hart-Lowman
DDemocratic
FL
63
Co
Photo of Rita Harris
Rita Harris
DDemocratic
FL
44