HB 1627: A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation to the department of public instruction to provide school meals at no cost to eligible students; and to provide an effective date.
HB 1627 status: Second Reading — Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 45 nays 48 (updated Jan 22, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThis bill proposes giving schools money to provide free meals to students who need them. It is currently being debated by lawmakers.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Reduced financial burden for low-income families
- Potential for increased efficiency in school meal administration
Risks
- Increases state appropriation requirements
- Potential administrative costs for school districts
Society
Benefits
- Improved food security for eligible students
- Potential reduction in classroom hunger and related performance issues
Risks
- Limited to 'eligible' students rather than universal coverage
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
The bill has failed to pass the House, rendering its immediate implementation status as inactive.
Analysis based on a brief abstract; full bill text not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CurrentSecond reading, failed to pass, yeas 45 nays 48
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