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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for free meals to public school students enrolled in after-school education programs or summer school education programs; to provide for policies, rules, and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide a short title; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Leave No Georgia Child Hungry Act," aims to establish a statewide program to provide free, nutritious meals to students participating in after-school and summer school education programs across Georgia. The State Board of Education will be required to determine the state funds needed for this initiative and develop regulations that establish minimum nutritional standards that meet or exceed federal requirements. Local school systems are encouraged to implement these meal programs, and they will be reimbursed by the state according to policies set by the State Board of Education, subject to legislative appropriations. The bill requires the State Board to help local school systems apply for start-up grants and mandates that each participating school system submit a compliance plan. Importantly, the state funds for this program are intended to supplement any existing federal funds, with the goal of ensuring that students in after-school and summer school programs have access to healthy meals at no cost to their families.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69976 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/231516 |
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