Bill > A09518

This bill requires all public school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools in New York state that participate in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the students. The bill also requires schools to maximize access to federal funds for these meal programs by adopting certain federal provisions, and the state's education department will reimburse any remaining costs not covered by federal funds. The bill also directs the education department to work with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to promote the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to increase the number of students directly certified for free or reduced-price school meals.