A new bill filed by State Rep. Brian Biggs in the North Carolina House seeks to ensure free breakfast for students and encourage local farm-to-table initiatives in schools, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 774 on April 3 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘School Breakfast for All.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates North Carolina public schools to provide free breakfast to students from prekindergarten through grade 12 and establishes the farm-to-table initiative to incorporate local produce into the breakfast program. Schools are encouraged to adopt innovative breakfast models such as breakfast in the classroom and grab-and-go. The bill allocates $39 million in recurring state funds for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with $34 million designated for the universal breakfast program and $5 million for farm-to-table initiatives. The program aims to use local partnerships to enhance student nutrition and education regarding sustainable food practices. The bill becomes effective July 1, 2025, and applies to the 2025-26 school year.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, Donny Lambeth proposed the most bills (52) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Biggs, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 70th House district, replacing previous state representative Patricia Hurley.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Biggs, Donny Lambeth, Ray Pickett, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 774 | 04/03/2025 | School Breakfast for All. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Heather H. Rhyne, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 773 | 04/03/2025 | School Performance Grade Changes. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Neal Jackson, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 775 | 04/03/2025 | Criminal History Checks for School Positions. |
| Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, Mike Schietzelt, and Neal Jackson | HB 781 | 04/03/2025 | Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping. |
| Brian Biggs, Blair Eddins, Jennifer Balkcom, and Steve Tyson | HB 782 | 04/03/2025 | Civic Club Registration Plate Clarification. |
| Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, Neal Jackson, and Sarah Stevens | HB 690 | 04/02/2025 | The Citizens Support Act. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Jennifer Balkcom, and Neal Jackson | HB 636 | 04/01/2025 | Promoting Wholesome Content for Students. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Terry M. Brown Jr., and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 671 | 04/01/2025 | Competitive Speech and Debate Grant Pilot. |
| Brian Biggs, Carson Smith, Dudley Greene, and Neal Jackson | HB 575 | 03/31/2025 | The Hunter Robinson Act. |
| Brian Biggs, Erin Paré, Timothy Reeder, MD, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 610 | 03/31/2025 | Study on Year-Round School. |
| Brian Biggs, Kyle Hall, Neal Jackson, and Sarah Stevens | HB 557 | 03/27/2025 | The Andy Griffith Show as State TV Show. |
| Brian Biggs, Donnie Loftis, Jennifer Balkcom, and Neal Jackson | HB 560 | 03/27/2025 | Parents Protection Act. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Hugh Blackwell, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 566 | 03/27/2025 | Principal Fellows Changes. |
| Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, Neal Jackson, and Sarah Stevens | HB 535 | 03/26/2025 | Title Fraud Prevention Act. |
| Brian Biggs, Donnie Loftis, Jennifer Balkcom, and Larry W. Potts | HB 519 | 03/25/2025 | Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights. |
| Brian Biggs, Donnie Loftis, Edward C. Goodwin, and Steve Tyson | HB 498 | 03/24/2025 | Military to Teacher Ret. Incentive. |
| Brian Biggs, Brian Echevarria, Cody Huneycutt, and Keith Kidwell | HB 470 | 03/20/2025 | The Second Amendment Protection Act. |
| Brian Biggs, Laura Budd, and Ray Pickett | HB 475 | 03/20/2025 | State ID Cards for High School Students. |
| Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, Kyle Hall, and Sarah Stevens | HB 478 | 03/20/2025 | Modify Appointment Process for DA Vacancies. |
| Brian Biggs, Laura Budd, Sarah Stevens, and Ya Liu | HB 431 | 03/18/2025 | Preventing Deed Fraud. |
| Brian Biggs, Neal Jackson, Steve Tyson, and Wyatt Gable | HB 411 | 03/17/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period for Primaries. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Ray Pickett, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 414 | 03/17/2025 | 1-to-1 Credit for Career and College Promise. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 415 | 03/17/2025 | Modify Math & Social Studies Grad. Req. |
| Brian Biggs, Bill Ward, Jennifer Balkcom, and Neal Jackson | HB 261 | 03/03/2025 | Sent. Enhancement/Immigration-Related Crimes. |
| Brian Biggs, Brenden H. Jones, Brian Echevarria, and Neal Jackson | HB 244 | 02/27/2025 | Depoliticize Government Property Act. |
| Brian Biggs, Charles Smith, and Jarrod Lowery | HB 217 | 02/25/2025 | Driver Educ./18 Yrs & Older & Unlicensed. |
| Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, John R. Bell, IV, and Neal Jackson | HB 186 | 02/24/2025 | The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act. |
| Brian Biggs | HB 161 | 02/21/2025 | Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Randolph Co. |
| Brian Biggs, David Willis, Hugh Blackwell, and John A. Torbett | HB 144 | 02/17/2025 | Elect SBE/Superintendent as SBE Chair. |
| Brian Biggs, Allen Chesser, and Jarrod Lowery | HB 112 | 02/12/2025 | Increase Permissible Interstate Speed Limit. |
| Brian Biggs, Julia C. Howard, Kyle Hall, and Steve Tyson | HB 96 | 02/11/2025 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons. |
| Brian Biggs, Donnie Loftis, John A. Torbett, and Kelly E. Hastings | HB 86 | 02/10/2025 | Citizens’ Expungement Clarification of 2025. |
| Brian Biggs, Blair Eddins, Mike Schietzelt, and Neal Jackson | HB 87 | 02/10/2025 | Cell Phone-Free Education. |
| Brian Biggs, Donny Lambeth, Larry W. Potts, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 60 | 02/04/2025 | Modernize Medicaid Dental Rates. |
| Brian Biggs, Kyle Hall, Neal Jackson, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 31 | 02/03/2025 | Make Election Day A State Holiday. |
| Brian Biggs, Celeste C. Cairns, Erin Paré, and Keith Kidwell | HB 4 | 01/29/2025 | Sam’s Law. |
