Gov. Sherrill signs law to boost subsidized school meal participation

The new law is aimed at ensuring all families eligible for subsidized school meals know how to sign up for them.

By: Benjamin Leynse

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 19, 2026

Words: 458

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed bipartisan legislation on Thursday that requires public schools to place a link for the application for subsidized school meals prominently on their websites.

The law, which passed unanimously in the Legislature, is aimed at ensuring all families eligible for subsidized school meals know how to sign up for them. Sherrill signed the bill during a press conference at the Trenton Statehouse Thursday.

“We know that the school …

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