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Read. Follow. Verify.Michigan creates universal free school breakfast and lunch program for pre-K through 12 students
Last action · June 3, 2026: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)Sponsor: Dayna Polehanki
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What This Bill Would Do
The bill establishes a state-operated free school breakfast and lunch program for public school students in pre-K to grade 12, special education students up to age 26, and students at the Michigan School for the Deaf, contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill No. 785.
Participating schools must forgive all existing school meal debt and provide reimbursable meals at no cost, while schools meeting federal thresholds must maximize federal reimbursement through the Community Eligibility Provision.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
public school pupils in grades pre-K to 12
Pupils receive reimbursable breakfasts and lunches at no cost.
participating entity
Participating public schools and the Michigan School for the Deaf must apply to the department, provide free meals, forgive school meal debt, and maximize federal reimbursements.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- Jun 3, 2026SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
- Jun 3, 2026SenateCommitteeREPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 6/2/2026
- Feb 11, 2026SenateCommitteeREFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
- Feb 11, 2026SenateIntroducedINTRODUCED BY SENATOR DAYNA POLEHANKI
Version history
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance75How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz55Current news / social attention level
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