Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026, provides additional funding to schools that serve breakfast to students after the school day begins. It directly affects local educational agencies and schools that participate in breakfast programs using specific service models, such as serving meals in classrooms or at kiosks outside cafeterias. Under the bill, schools would receive an extra 10 cents for each breakfast served that meets the program requirements, with funds flowing from the state educational agency to the individual school. Eligibility is limited to schools either receiving special assistance payments or having at least 40 percent of enrolled students identified as eligible for free or reduced-price meals in the prior school year. The legislation amends the existing Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish this new reimbursement category.