Bill > LB99

This bill, known as the Hunger-Free Schools Act, amends existing Nebraska law to require qualified public schools to offer eligible breakfasts and lunches at no cost to all students. The bill defines key terms such as "eligible breakfast," "eligible lunch," and "community eligibility provision," and establishes a reimbursement program through the State Department of Education to offset the costs of providing these free meals. The bill also allows schools to collect information from parents or guardians to determine eligibility for other school district services and authorizes the Department to adopt rules and regulations to implement the Act. The Legislature intends to appropriate funds from the General Fund to carry out the provisions of the Hunger-Free Schools Act.