HB 3435

  • Oregon House Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House Jan 28, 2025
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Relating to school meals; declaring an emergency.

Abstract

Phases in the requirement that school districts offer lunch and breakfast to students at no charge, regardless of household income. Provides exceptions. Requires school districts that make breakfast accessible at a school site to make breakfast accessible at the school site after the beginning of the day. Provides exceptions. Prescribes nutrition standards for reimbursable meals that are paid for by state sources. Directs the Department of Education to apply for statewide participation in federal programs and projects that expand the availability of free or reduced price meals. Appropriates moneys to the Department of Education from the General Fund for the purposes of paying any costs owed by parents or guardians for costs previously incurred for a reimbursable meal and assisting school districts in purchasing or upgrading equipment necessary to comply with the expanded provision of free lunches and breakfasts. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.

Bill Sponsors (19)

Votes


Actions


Jun 28, 2025

House

In committee upon adjournment.

Mar 20, 2025

House

Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 20, 2025

House

Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.

Mar 17, 2025

House

Work Session held.

Feb 24, 2025

House

Public Hearing held.

Jan 30, 2025

House

Referred to Education with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.

Jan 28, 2025

House

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
A-Engrossed PDF
House Amendments to Introduced PDF
Introduced PDF
HED Amendment -1 PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
2025-03-10 Proposed Amendment -1 PDF

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