Bill > AB319A

This bill makes a $43 million appropriation from the State General Fund to the Nevada State Department of Agriculture, specifically to award grants to school districts for providing universal free breakfast and lunch to all pupils in Nevada. The funding is time-limited, with any unspent money required to be reverted back to the State General Fund by September 19, 2025. The appropriation aims to ensure that all students in Nevada can receive free meals at school, regardless of their family's income level. This approach eliminates potential stigma associated with free and reduced-price meal programs and helps address potential food insecurity among students. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2024, and the grants are intended to help school districts cover the costs of providing these meals to all students during the specified period. By allocating substantial funds directly to school districts, the bill seeks to support student nutrition and potentially improve academic performance by ensuring no student goes hungry during the school day.

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11919/Overview