In 2022, a number of states introduced or enacted legislation related to school meals. Take a look at key school nutrition state legislation that changed status between January 1 and December 31, 2022.
- Two new bills were introduced.
- 17 of the bills have been signed into law.
- Three states now permanently offer school meals at no cost to students:
- Three states have expended access to school meals at no cost to students for SY2022-23:
- Massachusetts (FY2023 Budget)
- Nevada (Nevada Legislature Interim Finance Committee approved up to $75 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds)
- Vermont (S. 100)
- Eight state legislatures have legislation pending that would create free school meal programs: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Minnesota, Tennessee, Missouri and South Carolina). Please note that the recent midterm elections might have an impact on legislative activity.
For a full picture of all 2022 state legislation changes, see the new SNA report, “2022 State Legislative Summary: Year-End Review.”
SNA state advocacy resources are a collaborative effort intended to support grassroots efforts at the local level. Share your updates with SNA by emailing advocacy@schoolnutrition.org.
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