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NY S01678
NY S01678Requires 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
01/13/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Michelle Hinchey (D)*,
Jake Ashby (R),
Jamaal Bailey (D),
Samra Brouk (D),
Iwen Chu (D),
Cordell Cleare (D),
Jeremy Cooney (D),
Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D),
Andrew Gounardes (D),
Pete Harckham (D),
Robert Jackson (D),
Monica Martinez (D),
Jack Martins (R),
Rachel May (D),
Dean Murray (R),
Zellnor Myrie (D),
Jessica Ramos (D),
Steve Rhoads (R),
Rob Rolison (R),
Sean Ryan (D),
Julia Salazar (D),
Luis Sepúlveda (D),
James Skoufis (D),
Kevin Thomas (D),
Lea Webb (D),
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/03/2024)
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