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NE LB117

NE LB117
Adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act


summary

Introduced
01/07/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/20/2022

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
107th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to schools; to amend section 79-10,137, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to adopt the Hunger-Free Schools Act; to restate legislative findings; to eliminate provisions relating to reimbursement for school breakfast programs; to repeal the original section; and to outright repeal sections 79-10,138 and 79-10,139, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Hunger-Free Schools Act, amends Nebraska's existing laws to create a new program that requires qualified public schools to offer free eligible breakfasts and lunches to all students during the school day. The bill defines key terms such as "eligible breakfast/lunch," "federal reimbursement rate," and "community eligibility provision." It also establishes a reimbursement system for schools to recover the costs of providing these free meals, with higher reimbursement rates for schools that utilize the community eligibility provision. Additionally, the bill repeals sections of existing law related to school breakfast program reimbursements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed (on 04/20/2022)

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