§ 7–701
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 7-701 (2026)
Title 7. Public Schools
Subtitle 7. Breakfast Program
§ 7–701LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
The State Board shall require each county board to provide in each elementary school a free breakfast, unless the school is exempted under § 7–702 of this subtitle.
(2)
(i)
A nonpublic elementary school may provide a free breakfast program in accordance with this subtitle.
(ii)
If a nonpublic elementary school provides a free breakfast program, the participating nonpublic elementary school shall be eligible for the State reimbursement of the student share of the costs for those breakfasts under § 7–703 of this subtitle.
(b)
The free breakfast required to be provided under this section shall meet the standards of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.