Senate panel hears wide support for 'School Meals for All'; work session carried to next week

Feb 5, 2026

Proponents told the Senate Education Committee on Feb. 4 that Senate Bill 15 81 would reduce stigma, improve learning and maximize federal reimbursements by guaranteeing breakfast and lunch to every student; the committee closed testimony and carried the work session to next week without a vote.

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The Oregon Senate Committee on Education heard strong, largely bipartisan support on Feb. 4 for Senate Bill 15 81, a measure proponents say would make breakfast and lunch part of the school day for every student across the state.

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