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Yes: 74 • No: 68
MaineLD 2017132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET
An Act to Update Certain Statutes Governing School Nutrition
Sponsored By: Kelly Murphy (Democratic)
Became Law
SCHOOL PROGRAMSSCHOOL PROGRAMS - NUTRITION PROGRAMS
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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
More breakfast access at high need schools
If a public school had at least 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch last year, it must serve breakfast after school starts and before lunch. A school is exempt if 70% or more of eligible students already eat school breakfast. By July 1 each year, the Department of Education posts which schools must follow or are exempt, what breakfast model they use, the participation rate for free and reduced-price students, and the program’s budget impact.
Online meal form now optional
The Department of Education may offer an online application for free or reduced-price school meals. It is not required. Schools must still send paper forms to all students. If an online form exists, schools must accept and process it. Data goes straight to the school or deciding agency, not the Department. Online forms must be clear and, when possible, in languages parents understand. Schools may also post the online form on their website. The law cuts the Department’s General Fund by $250,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 because the online form is no longer required.
Removes one old breakfast rule
The law repeals one paragraph of the school breakfast statute. This changes the rules some schools follow for breakfast service. Families may see changes in how breakfast is offered at some schools. This section does not set any new dollar amounts.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Kelly Murphy
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/5/2026
ACC OTP-AM BY CA "A"
Yes: 74 • No: 68
Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 717
5/4/2026On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table. Subsequently, PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.
4/13/2026SenateOn motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
3/18/2026SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/17/2026HouseCOMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-829), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
3/12/2026SenateReports READ. On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (H-829) READ and ADOPTED. ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
3/10/2026SenateReports READ.On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 636(Yeas 74 - Nays 68 - Absent 7 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-829) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-829). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3/5/2026HouseReceived by the Clerk of the House on December 3, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
12/3/2025House
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