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Starting July 1, 2026, this bill expands Utah's school meal program by broadening who qualifies for a free lunch — adding kindergarten through 6th grade students whose family income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, even if they don't meet the stricter income requirements of the federal reduced-price meal program. It directs the State Board of Education to use up to 5% of the liquor revenue already deposited into the Uniform School Fund to cover the cost of those meals, and allows up to $5 million from a public education reserve account as a backup if that liquor revenue falls short. Schools that already provide universal free meals through a federal program are exempt from the new requirements, and school districts must report to the state board how they are spending liquor funds and what their total meal costs are.