S 2117: Requires school districts take certain actions to increase participation in free or reduced priced meal programs; prohibits shaming students with school meal bills in arrears; prohibits certain district actions in collecting unpaid school meal fees.

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S 2117 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts take certain actions to increase participation in free or reduced priced meal programs; prohibits shaming students with school meal bills in arrears; prohibits certain district actions in collecting unpaid school meal fees. Primary sponsor: Paul Moriarty (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee.

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