Delaware 153rd General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

HB 91 — Free or Reduced School Meals/Eligibility Updates

Last action — Lieu/Substituted

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

This Act makes a student who is ineligible for a free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch under federal law due to household income eligible for a free school breakfast and lunch if that student’s household income is at or below 225% of the federal poverty level. Under federal law, a student is eligible for a free school breakfast and lunch if that student’s household income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. HS 2 for HB 125, from the 152nd General Assembly, further expanded student eligibility for a free school meal for Delaware students whose household incomes are between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty level. This Act further expands eligibility for free school meals if that student’s household income is at or below 225% of the federal poverty level. The Department of Education shall reimburse a public school providing a free school breakfast and lunch under this Act. Reimbursements will be equal to the difference between the federal paid reimbursement rate and the federal free reimbursement rate. This Act does not apply to schools participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, Provision 1, Provision 2, or Provision 3 special assistance certification and reimbursement alternatives. This Act takes effect immediately and is to be implemented beginning July 1, 2026.

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Action History

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 61 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (61)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 91 do?
This Act makes a student who is ineligible for a free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch under federal law due to household income eligible for a free school breakfast and lunch if that student’s household income is at or below 225% of the federal poverty level. Under federal law, a student is eligible for a free school breakfast and lunch if that student’s household income is at or below 130% of the federal poverty level. HS 2 for HB 125, from the 152nd General Assembly, further expanded student eligibility for a free school meal for Delaware students whose household incomes are between 130% and 185% of the federal poverty level. This Act further expands eligibility for free school meals if that student’s household income is at or below 225% of the federal poverty level. The Department of Education shall reimburse a public school providing a free school breakfast and lunch under this Act. Reimbursements will be equal to the difference between the federal paid reimbursement rate and the federal free reimbursement rate. This Act does not apply to schools participating in the federal Community Eligibility Provision, Provision 1, Provision 2, or Provision 3 special assistance certification and reimbursement alternatives. This Act takes effect immediately and is to be implemented beginning July 1, 2026.
Who sponsors HB 91?
HB 91 is sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 91?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 91?
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