Adopt Hunger-Free Schools Act
Summary
The Nebraska Legislature advanced LB966, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, advancing to Enrollment and Review Initial on April 2, 2026. The bill passed with a vote of 32-7 in the House chamber and was designated a Hunt priority bill. Sponsored by Senator Machaela Cavanaugh, the legislation establishes provisions for hunger-free schools in the state.
What changed
LB966, the Hunger-Free Schools Act, advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial on April 2, 2026, following House passage with 32 yeas and 7 nays. The bill was referred to the Education Committee and designated a Hunt priority measure. Introduced January 12, 2026, the legislation aims to establish hunger-free school provisions in Nebraska.
Educational institutions and school districts should monitor the bill's progression through remaining legislative stages. The bill applies to all Nebraska schools and districts, requiring compliance upon enactment. No specific implementation timeline or funding provisions are detailed in the available bill text.
What to do next
- Monitor LB966 as it progresses through remaining legislative stages to Enrollment and Review Final
- Review current school nutrition policies to assess potential changes required by the Hunger-Free Schools Act
- Prepare for potential implementation requirements once the bill is enacted into law
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ChangeBridge / Nebraska / LB966 Enrolled LB966 LB Enrolled 2026-04-02
Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act
Bill Details
State Nebraska
Session 109th Legislature
Chamber House
Official Source nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.ph...
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Sponsors
Machaela Cavanaugh (Sen - N)
Action History
2026-04-02 L Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial 2026-02-24 L Placed on General File 2026-02-19 L Hunt priority bill 2026-02-06 L Notice of hearing for February 17, 2026 2026-01-14 L Referred to Education Committee 2026-01-13 L Kauth FA622 filed 2026-01-12 L Date of introduction
Votes
2026-04-02 Advanced to Enrollment and Review Initial Yea: 32 Nay: 7
Committee Referrals
2026-01-14 L Education
Amendments
2026-01-13 Kauth FA622
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-12 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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