HB 1779: DOE SCHOOLS; PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS; SCHOOL MEALS; FREE
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-13
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-03-10: Referred to EDU, WAM.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all public school students, including public charter school students, regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Discussed in Hearing
Mar 4, 2026
House Standing Committee on Finance
Feb 10, 2026
House Standing Committee on Education
Feb 10, 2026
House Standing Committee on Higher Education
Feb 10, 2026
House Standing Committee on Education
Feb 10, 2026