The new law requires public schools to display subsidized school-meal application links and state informational videos, while the state said Summer EBT benefits are being issued to more than 681,000 children.
MORRISTOWN, NJ – New Jersey public schools will be required to place subsidized school-meal application links prominently on their websites under legislation signed Thursday, June 18, 2026, by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
The law requires public schools to post a link to the subsidized school-meals application in a prominent location, along with a link to at least one informational video produced by the New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate about the application process.
The Governor’s Office also said the state is issuing Summer EBT benefits to more than 681,000 New Jersey children as schools prepare to close for summer.
“This legislation will make it easier for families to find and access school meal programs by ensuring information is readily available when they need it. At the same time, we are continuing our commitment to fighting food insecurity by providing Summer EBT benefits to more than 681,000 New Jersey children, helping families put food on the table even while school is out of session,” said Governor Sherrill.
According to the state, 689,149 students are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals, and 456,705 are directly certified because they already participate in other government assistance programs, such as Medicaid or SNAP.
The law is intended to reduce information barriers for families who may qualify for free or reduced-price meals but have difficulty finding the application or understanding the process. For Morris County families, the practical effect should be a more visible application pathway on local public school websites.
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