SB1809Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school meals.
Introduced by Sara Kyle, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, requires each local school board to establish a school lunch program and a school breakfast program that provide a free breakfast and lunch to each student enrolled in a school under the board's jurisdiction; requires the state to reimburse each LEA for the cost of providing a free breakfast and lunch to each student enrolled in the LEA after all available federal funds have been applied. - Amends TCA Title 49.
Where it stands
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
March 18, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Education Committee
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on Senate Education Committee calendar for 3/18/2026
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Education Committee
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