What does Preamble of Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026 do?

This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The bill aims to provide additional reimbursement to schools that offer a 'breakfast after the bell' program. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 19, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026.

What does INCREASED REIMBURSEMENT FOR BREAKFAST AFTER THE BELL. of Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide increased reimbursement for breakfast served after the beginning of the school day. A State educational agency will receive an additional reimbursement of 10 cents for each reimbursable breakfast served after the school day's start, through a breakfast after the bell program. Schools eligible for this additional reimbursement either are served by a local educational agency receiving special assistance payments or had at least 40% of enrolled students identified as needing assistance in the prior school year. State educational agencies are required to disburse the additional reimbursement to the school that served the breakfast. A 'breakfast after the bell program' is defined as a program serving breakfast after the start of the school day, using a service model that increases participation, such as classroom service or kiosks.

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Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/19/2026 · Introduced: 3/19/2026

Author: Ami Bera (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the National School Lunch Act to provide additional federal reimbursement for schools offering 'breakfast after the bell' programs.
Eligible schools, either those receiving special assistance or with at least 40% of students needing assistance, will receive an extra 10 cents per reimbursable breakfast served after the school day begins.
State educational agencies are required to distribute this additional reimbursement directly to the schools providing breakfast after the bell.

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