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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to universal school meals. Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to require all schools that provide school lunch or breakfast to make these meals available at no charge to each attending student. Schools are required to maximize access to federal funds for the cost of these programs, and any remaining costs will be reimbursed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The bill also requires the Department to promulgate regulations for schools to promote the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to families. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (43)
Sal DiDomenico (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Jo Comerford (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Manny Cruz (D),
Julian Cyr (D),
Lydia Edwards (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Rodney Elliott (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Jessica Giannino (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Anne Gobi (D),
Adam Gómez (D),
Carlos González (D),
Ken Gordon (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Hannah Kane (R),
John Keenan (D),
Ed Kennedy (D),
Robyn Kennedy (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Dan Sena (D),
Mike Soter (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Walter Timilty (D),
John Velis (D),
Susannah Whipps (I),
Last Action
Accompanied S243 (on 02/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S261 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S261.pdf |
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