SB 517-FN (2026): relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

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SB 517-FN (2026)

relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Education
  • Subject: Education - General

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Education committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2026-1158s), offered by Sen. Timothy Lang, was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted the motion that it ought to pass with an amendment on a voice vote, but its third reading was left pending. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Timothy Lang.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Education, SL Map Room
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
  • March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1158s — voice vote, passed
  • March 12, 2026, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Education
  • January 27, 2026: Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room Map Room, SL, 10:00 am
  • February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 02/19/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026, Vote 7-0
  • March 12, 2026: Sen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2026-1158s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1158s, MA, VV; 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Sen. Lang Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 03/12/2026

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 1499-FN (2026): relative to additional grounds for eviction under the landlord and tenant statute, relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, and reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost and making an appropriation therefor.
  • HB 143 (2025): criminalizing and creating a private right of action for the facilitation, encouragement, offer, solicitation, or recommendation of certain acts or actions through a responsive generative communication to a child.
  • SB 204-FN-A (2026): relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.
  • HB 1499-FN (2026): relative to additional grounds for eviction under the landlord and tenant statute, relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, and reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost and making an appropriation therefor.
  • SB 204-FN-A (2026): relative to the responsibility of local school districts to provide meals to students during school hours, reimbursing schools for meals provided to students at no cost, and making an appropriation therefor.

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