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Rhode Island

Policy Snapshot

Failed to pass School Meals for All legislation

Temporary Expanded Access

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

40.8%

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

Policy Landscape

FoodCorps is a member of the Rhode Island Healthy School Meals for All Coalition and a member of the RI Food Policy Council.

Rhode Island was one of 33 states that introduced HSMFA bills between 2021 and 2023 but efforts were unsuccessful. Recently, expanded access to school meals was made possible through funding secured in the final state budget. This funding ensures that 6,500 children in households who currently receive reduced-price meals at school will now get those meals free of charge.

 

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*Source: NCES

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Last updated October 08, 2024