HB 3312
Requires schools and school districts to offer lunch and, when applicable, breakfast at no charge.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon schools and school districts to provide lunch and, when applicable, breakfast at no cost to students. Schools meeting specific USDA eligibility requirements can offer meals at no charge to all students, regardless of individual income. If a school doesn't meet those requirements, it must offer lunch at no charge to students from households with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines, and breakfast if required by another law. The Department of Education will reimburse schools for these costs.
Key provisions
- Schools meeting USDA criteria can offer all meals at no charge.
- Districts without USDA eligibility must offer lunch at no charge to households with incomes up to 300% of the federal poverty guidelines.
- Breakfast must be offered at no charge if required by another law.
- The Department of Education will reimburse schools for the cost of providing these meals.
- Reimbursement amounts are tied to USDA rates and other sources of funding.
- The State Board of Education will establish rules regarding insufficient funds for reimbursement.
- The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, due to an emergency declaration.
Who is affected
- Students
- Oregon Schools
- School Districts
- Oregon Department of Education
- Families with low incomes
Notable changes
- Establishes a system for providing all school meals at no charge.
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