For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Eligible nonschoolaged child” means a child who is not enrolled in school and who is a sibling, half sibling, or stepsibling of, or a foster child residing with, a pupil who meets the federal eligibility criteria for a free or reduced-price breakfast at a local educational agency participating in the federal School Breakfast Program that maintains kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 6, inclusive.

(b) “Guardian” means a parent, stepparent, grandparent, or other adult family member or caretaker who is caring for an eligible nonschoolaged child.

(c) “Local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school.

(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 905, Sec. 3. (AB 558) Effective January 1, 2023.)