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PA HB2829
PA HB2829Providing for the Universal School Meal Program; establishing the Universal School Meal Fund; and making an appropriation.
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Introduced
09/16/2022
09/16/2022
In Committee
09/16/2022
09/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," providing for the Universal School Meal Program; establishing the Universal School Meal Fund; and making an appropriation.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Universal School Meal Program to provide two free meals per school day to all students in public school entities, regardless of household income. It requires public school entities to provide free breakfast and lunch that meet federal nutrition standards, and creates the Universal School Meal Fund to provide state reimbursement to cover the difference between federal free and reduced-price meal reimbursement rates. The bill also requires public school entities to collect household income information to determine eligibility for federally funded free or reduced-price meals, but this data cannot be used to deny students free meals. The Department of Education will administer the program and develop necessary guidance and monitoring requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (31)
Emily Kinkead (D)*,
Danilo Burgos (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Martell Covington (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Isabella Fitzgerald (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Sara Innamorato (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Patty Kim (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Brian Kirkland (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Jason Ortitay (R),
Darisha Parker (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 09/16/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2829 | 09/15/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=2829&pn=3480 | 09/16/2022 |
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