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Connecticut

Policy Snapshot

Failed to pass School Meals for All legislation

Expanded Access

Free school breakfast and lunch for students who qualify for reduced-price meals.

45%

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

Policy Landscape and Our Work

Connecticut does not currently have an active statewide School Meals for All proposal. The 2026 budget funds breakfast at no charge for all public school students and lunch at no charge for students who qualify for reduced-price meals. A proposal to provide lunch at no charge to every student was not included in the final budget.

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February 19, 2025

Lawmakers Consider Providing Free School Meals To All Connecticut Students

CT News Junkie | Coral Aponte
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Oct 8, 2024

Beman Middle School Front And Center For CT Farm-To-School Week

Patch | Chris Dehnel
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July 2, 2024

School Districts Gain Purchasing Power in Connecticut

FoodCorps Policy Brief
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March 26, 2024

State Legislators Debate Added Funding for School Lunches

CT Examiner
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January 25, 2024

Proposal to spend $16M for free school meals for over 177K students - will it pass?

The CT Mirror
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February 2024

Raised Bill No. 5510 - An Act Concerning Funding for Student Meals

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Key Players & FoodCorps Friends

End Hunger Connecticut!

New Britain ROOTS

UConn Extension – Put Local On Your Tray Program

 

CT Farm to School Collaborative

School Nutrition Association of CT

Voices of Women of Color

Legislative Champions

State Representative Bobby Gibson

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General Assembly

 

*Source: EdSight

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Last updated July 23, 2026