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Introduced
11/02/2023
11/02/2023
In Committee
11/15/2023
11/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to a universal free school breakfast and lunch program; amending s. 595.402, F.S.; defining and redefining terms; amending s. 595.405, F.S.; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, subject to the appropriation of funds by the Legislature, to establish and operate a program to provide universal free school breakfast and lunch meals to all public school students; specifying requirements for school districts; deleting provisions requiring school districts to implement and charge students for a breakfast program; deleting provisions requiring only certain school districts to implement a universal free school breakfast program and encouraging districts to provide free breakfast meals; revising the information that school districts are required to provide to parents regarding the availability of certain school meals, to conform to changes made by the act; authorizing school districts to operate free school meal programs using offsite food preparation locations; amending s. 595.404, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a universal free school breakfast and lunch program for all public school students in grades K-12 in the state of Florida. The bill defines key terms such as "community eligibility provision" and "National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs," which are federal programs that provide school meal assistance. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to operate the universal free school meal program, subject to legislative appropriation, and it outlines specific requirements for school districts to participate, such as providing reimbursable meals at no cost to all students and maximizing access to federal funding. The bill also makes changes to existing law, such as deleting provisions that required school districts to implement and charge for breakfast programs.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Agriculture (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/300 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/300/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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