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Rhode Island

Policy Snapshot

No pending or introduced School Meals for All legislation

Temporary Expanded Access

Temporary free school meals for students who qualify for reduced-price meals.

46.10%

of students are eligible for free or reduced-price school lunch.*

Policy Landscape

Rhode Island does not currently have an active School Meals for All proposal. Multiple 2026 bills would have phased in universal breakfast and lunch, but they died in committee or were held for further study. State funding continues to eliminate meal charges for students who qualify for reduced-price meals.

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Tell your Senators to extend School Meals for All

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Dig Deeper

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March 18, 2025

Coalition for healthy school meals will meet at the Rhode Island State House

NBC 10 News
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March 14, 2024

Lawmakers push again for free school meals bill. Does it have a chance?

Providence Journal | Amy Russo
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March 14, 2024

Advocates push to pass bill for free lunches in RI schools

WPRI | Melanie DaSilva

Legislative & Advocacy Resources

Key Players & FoodCorps Friends

Farm Fresh Rhode Island

Rhode Island Food Policy Council

Rhode Island Healthy School Meals for all Coalition

Rhode Island Farm and Sea to School Network

Legislative Champions

Representative Justine Caldwell

Representative Jennifer Stewart

Representative Brandon Potter

Representative Megan Cotter

Representative Lauren Carson,

Representative Susan Donovan

Representative John Edwards

Representative Grace Diaz

Representative William O’Brien

Representative Evan Shanley

Senator Vargas

Senator Acosta

Senator Lauria

Senator Kallman

Senator Quezada

Senator LaMountain

Senator Lawson

Senator Mack

Senator Gu

Senator Appollonio

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General Assembly

*Source: NCES

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Last updated August 6, 2026