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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to expand access to school meals. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand access to school meals by amending Chapter 72 of the General Laws to require school districts to qualify certain students for free meal status. Specifically, the bill requires districts to provide free meals to students who are under the legal custody or guardianship of a grandparent or other non-parent relative, students with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, and students with special needs who were formerly in foster care and whose caregivers now receive certain federal assistance. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required to reimburse school districts for the costs incurred and take reasonable steps to determine if these students qualify for direct certification of free school meals, including those receiving MassHealth benefits.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (35)
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Linda Campbell (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Cynthia Creem (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Mindy Domb (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Carlos González (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Patrick Kearney (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Maria Robinson (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Andy Vargas (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4434 (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H584 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H584.pdf |
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