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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey establishes school breakfast kiosk pilot program in three regional districts
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security CommitteeSponsors: Bailey, David, Jr. and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
The Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Education, must develop and administer a two-year in three public school districts across the northern, central, and southern regions of the State.
Three selected school districts will receive state grant funding through a newly created dedicated fund to set up mobile breakfast carts, which directly alters how participating students access morning meals.
- The New Jersey Legislature considers bills related to school nutrition and breakfast programs to address student health and academic performance. context
Who It Would Affect
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public school students
Students in participating pilot schools gain access to breakfast items purchased from a mobile cart, cubicle, or kiosk on their way to class.
local or regional school districts
School districts may submit pilot plans to participate and, if selected, receive grant funding and guidance from the Department of Agriculture to operate breakfast kiosks.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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