Requiring Schools to Participate in Afterschool Meal Program

H.B. 2135 mandates that school boards in districts with at least 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals must apply to participate in the USDA’s Afterschool Meal Program, serving federally reimbursable meals alongside educational or enrichment activities. It also allows schools to partner with other organizations for program participation and includes provisions for waivers if participation is not financially viable.