Relating to the establishment of the School Meals Council to study and make recommendations regarding public school meal programs.

HB 3968 establishes a 13-member School Meals Council to study Texas public school meal programs and develop recommendations. The council includes representatives from the Texas Education Agency, health departments, school districts, food suppliers, food banks, mental health professionals, and agricultural extension services, with appointments designed to reflect Texas's geographic and ethnic diversity. It will examine issues related to free/reduced-price meal programs, including federal initiatives like the National School Lunch Program and local funding models. The bill requires the council to provide actionable recommendations to improve school meal accessibility and nutrition for students. This is a procedural bill creating a study group, not a direct policy change.