DOVER, DE – Delaware lawmakers have reintroduced House Bill 125, aiming to provide free school meals to all students, regardless of income. Sponsored by Representative Sherae’a “Rae” Moore and Senator Elizabeth “Tizzy” Lockman, the bill seeks to expand access to nutritious meals for all students enrolled in schools participating in the federal School Breakfast Program (SBP) and National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Rep. Moore highlighted the increasing challenge of rising grocery costs for families and stressed the importance of ensuring students have access to proper nutrition. Senator Lockman warned that federal budget cuts could further limit access to school meals and urged state-level action. The bill would require the Delaware Department of Education to cover any meal costs not reimbursed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture under the SBP and NSLP. The bill has been assigned to the House Education Committee for further review.
