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NY S01678

NY S01678
Requires all public school districts, charter schools and non-public schools in the state that participate in the national school lunch program or school breakfast program as provided in the national child nutrition act to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to the student.


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Introduced
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to providing universal school meals to students

AI Summary

This bill requires all public school districts, charter schools, and non-public schools in the 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 directs the state Department of Education to reimburse the difference between the federal reimbursement and the free meal rate, and to provide technical assistance to help schools transition to universal school meals, including assistance with the Community Eligibility Provision and other federal programs to maximize federal funding. The bill aims to ensure that all students in participating schools have access to free school meals.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)

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