Is There Free School Lunch in California? The Guide to Universal Meals
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As of the 2022-23 school year, California became the first state in the nation to permanently provide free breakfast and lunch to all public school students, making free school lunch in California a reality for every K-12 student. This landmark legislation, known as the Universal Meals Program (UMP), fundamentally changed how students access nutritious meals at school, regardless of family income.
