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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/18/2024
01/18/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2024
04/11/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Public institutions of higher education; Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program established; report. Establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program to address student food insecurity at public institutions of higher education. The bill provides that the Program shall be managed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and available for participation by public institutions of higher education; however, participation in the Program shall be optional for such institutions. Under the bill, if a public institution of higher education satisfies certain criteria set out in the bill, including creating initiatives on campus to address student food insecurity, it shall be designated as a "Hunger-Free Campus" and the Council shall award a grant to such institution. A public institution of higher education that receives a grant under the bill shall utilize the funds to support on-campus efforts and initiatives to eliminate student food insecurity at such institution. The bill requires the Council to submit a report to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the House Committee on Education no later than two years after the establishment of the Program. Public institutions of higher education; Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program established; report. Establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program to address student food insecurity at public institutions of higher education. The bill provides that the Program shall be managed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and available for participation by public institutions of higher education; however, participation in the Program shall be optional for such institutions. Under the bill, if a public institution of higher education satisfies certain criteria set out in the bill, including creating initiatives on campus to address student food insecurity, it shall be designated as a "Hunger-Free Campus" and the Council shall award a grant to such institution. A public institution of higher education that receives a grant under the bill shall utilize the funds to support on-campus efforts and initiatives to eliminate student food insecurity at such institution. The bill requires the Council to submit a report to the Chairmen of the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the House Committee on Education no later than two years after the establishment of the Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program to address student food insecurity at public institutions of higher education in Virginia. The program, managed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, is optional for public colleges and universities, but institutions that meet certain criteria, such as creating initiatives to address food insecurity, can be designated as "Hunger-Free Campuses" and receive grant funding. The grants must be used to support on-campus efforts to eliminate student food insecurity. The bill also requires the Council to submit a report to the legislature within two years on the impact of the program and potential for ongoing funding.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N) (on 01/31/2024)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+SB318 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; off | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+oth+SB318F122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+SB318+hil |
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