New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 13 D cosponsors

A 5658 — Requires schools to serve free breakfast to all students in public schools.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACF

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill requires public schools to serve free breakfast to all students.

This legislation mandates that all public schools provide free breakfast to every student. The detailed requirements and provisions of the bill are not available.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families with children in public schools will have access to free breakfast for their kids.

Summary

Free breakfast-require schools to serve to all students in public schools

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACF

Sponsors

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4 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (107)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5658 do?
Free breakfast-require schools to serve to all students in public schools
Who sponsors A 5658?
A 5658 is sponsored by Coughlin, Craig J. (Democrat), Rodriguez, Gabriel (Democrat), Pintor Marin, Eliana (Democrat), Abdelaziz, Al (Democrat), Katz, Andrea (Democrat), Sweeney, Marisa (Democrat), Schnall, Alexander (Democrat), Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democrat), Stanley, Sterley S. (Democrat), Park, Ellen J. (Democrat), Singh, Balvir (Democrat), Bhalla, Ravi S. (Democrat), and Collazos-Gill, Alixon (Democrat).
What is the current status of A 5658?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced October 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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