The Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2026 increases federal reimbursement rates that schools receive when they serve meals to students. Starting October 1, 2026, schools will receive an additional 45 cents per lunch served and an additional 28 cents per breakfast served, regardless of whether the meal is free, reduced-price, or full-price. These reimbursement increases will be automatically adjusted annually starting July 1, 2027, to account for inflation. The bill affects all public school food authorities nationwide that participate in the federal school lunch and breakfast programs, which serve millions of students daily. By boosting reimbursement rates, the legislation aims to help schools better afford nutritious meals while supporting student learning and development.