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Introduced
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
In Committee
12/19/2017
12/19/2017
Crossed Over
03/27/2018
03/27/2018
Passed
03/28/2018
03/28/2018
Dead
09/13/2018
09/13/2018
Introduced Session
128th Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act Regarding Meals in Public Schools
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure access to reimbursable meals for all students in public schools, regardless of their ability to pay. It requires schools to provide meals to eligible students who request them, and prohibits schools from openly identifying or stigmatizing students who cannot pay or have outstanding meal debts. The bill also mandates that schools communicate directly with parents or guardians about meal debts, without involving the students. Additionally, it requires school boards to establish a policy for the collection of debts owed to the school lunch program.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Shenna Bellows (D)*,
Joyce Maker (R)*,
Anne Perry (D)*,
William Tuell (R)*,
Everett Carson (D),
Susan Deschambault (D),
Rebecca Millett (D),
Matt Pouliot (R),
Karen Vachon (R),
Last Action
In possession of the Senate when the Senate ADJOURNED SINE DIE and PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES (DEAD). (on 09/13/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1684&snum=128 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0620&item=2&snum=128 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=SP0620&item=1&snum=128 |
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