Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1098: Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
SB 1098 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Primary sponsor: Shev Jones (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Agriculture.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Universal Free School Breakfast and Lunch Program; Requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, subject to the appropriation of funds by the Legislature, to establish and operate a program to provide universal free school breakfast and lunch meals to all public school students; deleting provisions requiring school districts to implement and charge students for a breakfast program; authorizing school districts to operate free school meal programs using offsite food preparation locations, etc.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shev Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Agriculture
- Introduced
- Referred to Agriculture; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Fiscal Policy
- Filed