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DelawareHB 91153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)HouseWALLET

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Sponsored By: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

State covers cost of added meals

Starting July 1, 2026, the Delaware Department of Education pays schools for these added free meals. Each budget year, the state pays the difference between the federal paid rate and the federal free rate per meal. The same rule applies to breakfast and to lunch. Payments cover meals served under the 185%–225% income expansion.

Free school meals for more families

Starting July 1, 2026, more students can get free school meals. If your household income is over 185% and at or below 225% of the federal poverty level, your child gets free breakfast and lunch. This applies at public schools in the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. It does not apply at schools using the Community Eligibility Provision or Provision 1, 2, or 3. Schools must carry over this eligibility under federal carryover rules, and they are not liable for carried-over decisions.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kimberly Williams

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Eric Buckson

    Republican • Senate

  • William Bush

    Democratic • House

  • Debra Heffernan

    Democratic • House

  • Kendra Johnson

    Democratic • House

  • Michael F. Smith

    Republican • House

  • Edward S. Osienski

    Democratic • House

  • Cyndie Romer

    Democratic • House

  • Sherae'a Moore

    Democratic • House

  • Ray Seigfried

    Democratic • Senate

  • Claire Snyder-Hall

    Democratic • House

  • John "Jack" Walsh

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. HS 1 for HB 91 - Signed by Governor

    7/30/2025Governor

  2. HS 1 for HB 91 - Passed By Senate. Votes: 16 YES 5 NO

    6/30/2025Senate

  3. HS 1 for HB 91 - Reported Out of Committee (Finance) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    6/26/2025Senate

  4. HS 1 for HB 91 - Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate

    6/25/2025Senate

  5. HS 1 for HB 91 - Reported Out of Committee (Education) in Senate with 4 Favorable

    6/25/2025Senate

  6. HS 1 for HB 91 - Assigned to Education Committee in Senate

    6/17/2025Senate

  7. HS 1 for HB 91 - Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 1 NO 5 ABSENT

    6/17/2025House

  8. HS 1 for HB 91 - Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits

    6/10/2025House

  9. Substituted in House by HS 1 for HB 91

    4/17/2025House

  10. Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

    4/10/2025House

  11. Reported Out of Committee (Education) in House with 3 Favorable, 8 On Its Merits

    4/9/2025House

  12. Introduced and Assigned to Education Committee in House

    3/26/2025House

Bill Text

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    3/26/2025

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