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H8129Introduced in the House

Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.

Passed

Introduced by Justine Caldwell, District 30

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- FEDERAL AID - Ends transaction fees for school lunches in all districts. This act requires at least one no-fee payment method for school lunches and a full disclosure whether fees will be charged by a payment platform.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · May 28, 2026

62

Yes

0

No

13

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Education

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/19/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (05/28/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/04/2026)

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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