This Minnesota Senate bill (S.F. No. 2249) requires school districts and charter schools that qualify for but do not participate in the free school meals program to provide annual written notice to parents and students. The notice must:

1. State that the school does not participate in the free school meals program.
2. Estimate the total meal costs an average student would pay for the school year if the program is not utilized.
3. Inform parents and students that they would receive free breakfast and lunch if the school participated in the program.

The notice must be provided within 15 days of the start of each school year and in the same languages as the school’s application for educational benefits. The bill aims to increase transparency and inform families about potential meal costs and benefits.