Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would give schools an extra 10 cents for every breakfast they serve after the school day officially starts. The goal is to help more kids eat breakfast by moving the meal from the cafeteria to classrooms or hallways where it is easier for students to get food.
• The extra money would go to schools where at least 40 percent of students come from low income families or schools that already provide free meals to all students. This ensures the funding helps the children who need it most.
• State agencies would receive the federal money and then pass it directly to the schools to help cover the costs of running these programs. This can include buying kiosks or equipment to serve food outside of the traditional cafeteria setting.
• By serving food after the bell rings, schools can reach students who arrive late or cannot make it to the cafeteria before their first class. Research shows that students who eat breakfast perform better in school and have fewer behavior problems.

Impact Analysis

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