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Introduced
01/17/2023
01/17/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
03/04/2023
03/04/2023
Passed
03/12/2023
03/12/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2023
03/27/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; CHANGING THE NAME OF THE HUNGER-FREE STUDENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT TO THE HEALTHY HUNGER-FREE STUDENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT; AMENDING AND ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE HEALTHY HUNGER-FREE STUDENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS ACT; ENSURING FREE, HEALTHY SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL STUDENTS; PRESCRIBING DUTIES OF THE PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT.
AI Summary
This bill, the Healthy Universal School Meals Act, amends the Healthy Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act to ensure that all public school students can receive free, high-quality meals regardless of their eligibility for federal free or reduced-price meal programs. The bill requires school food authorities to provide one free breakfast and one free lunch to any student who requests a meal, and provides funding to these authorities based on the number of eligible meals served. The bill also incentivizes the use of New Mexico-grown, -raised, or -processed food products, and requires efforts to minimize food waste, such as providing students with adequate lunch time and establishing "share tables" for unused food. The bill aims to address hunger and promote healthy eating among students in New Mexico.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 30 - Mar. 27 (on 03/27/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=4&year=23 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/final/SB0004.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/23%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0004.pdf |
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