Two bills being considered by the Virginia General Assembly — HB 96 and SB 4 — focus on making school breakfast available at no cost to students in public schools across the state.
What these bills would do:
• Require public schools to offer breakfast through the federal School Breakfast Program
• Ensure students can eat breakfast at school without having to pay
• Provide state funding to help schools cover the cost of free breakfast
Why this is important for school nutrition:
• Students who eat breakfast are more focused, energized, and ready to learn
• Free breakfast increases participation and reduces stigma
• School nutrition professionals can better plan meals and serve more students
• Reliable funding supports strong, sustainable school meal programs
Take Action:
• Support HB 96 and SB 4 by contacting your state legislators
• Share why school breakfast matters to your students and your community
Your voice helps protect and strengthen school nutrition programs across Virginia.
