Creates the "Missouri School Meals Act" requiring public schools to provide free lunches to certain students

SB 131, the "Missouri School Meals Act," would require public schools in Missouri to provide free lunches to certain students. The bill establishes a new state requirement for schools to cover the cost of lunch for eligible students, though the specific eligibility criteria (like income levels) aren't detailed in the provided abstract. It directly affects public school students who meet the defined eligibility and the schools serving them. This legislation aims to expand access to free school meals through a new state mandate, rather than relying on federal programs alone. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Education Committee.