ASSEMBLY EDUCATION COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 3882

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  FEBRUARY 19, 2026

      The Assembly Education Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 3882.

      This bill requires public schools to post a link to the subsidized school meals application in a prominent location on the school’s Internet website.

      The subsidized school meals application is established in State law to determine eligibility for the National School Lunch Program and the federal School Breakfast Program, as well as State supplements to those programs. In order to receive benefits under the federal programs and State supplements, a parent or guardian is required to complete and submit a subsidized school meals application each school year. This bill would require public schools to post a link to the application on their websites. 

      This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.  As reported, the bill includes the changes required by technical review, which has been performed.