Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 19Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would provide extra federal funding to schools that offer "breakfast after the bell" programs - where breakfast is served during or after the start of the school day rather than before classes begin. **Who it affects:** - Public schools that participate in federal meal programs - Students who eat school breakfast - School districts' budgets **What would change:** Schools with breakfast after the bell programs would receive higher reimbursement rates from the federal government for each breakfast served. This extra funding could help more schools afford to offer breakfast during school hours, potentially making breakfast more accessible to students who might otherwise miss it due to transportation schedules or other barriers. **Current status:** The bill is still under review in congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

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