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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Community Eligibility Provision Expansion Program in the State Department of Education to provide funding to eligible schools that participate in the federal community eligibility provision of the child nutrition programs.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Expansion Program within the Maryland State Department of Education to support schools participating in the federal child nutrition programs. The program aims to provide additional funding by paying the difference between federal paid and free meal reimbursement rates, with the intent to complement (not replace) existing federal funds. Starting in fiscal year 2027, the Governor must include a $10 million annual appropriation for the program. The Department of Education will develop a process for county boards to participate, prioritizing funding based on school poverty concentration and geographic diversity. The department will distribute funds to eligible county boards and is required to submit annual reports to the General Assembly about the program's status and outcomes. The program's goal is to help schools provide meals to students, with an emphasis on maximizing both federal and state funding resources. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and the State intends for public school districts and participating non-public schools to work together to implement the program effectively.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (60)
Julie Palakovich Carr (D)*,
Gabriel Acevero (D),
Nick Allen (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Sandy Bartlett (D),
Adrian Boafo (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Eric Ebersole (D),
Kris Fair (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Cathi Forbes (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Kevin Harris (D),
Anne Healey (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Marvin Holmes (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Jazz Lewis (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Aletheia McCaskill (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Edith Patterson (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Pam Queen (D),
Mike Rogers (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Emily Shetty (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Dana Stein (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Kris Valderrama (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Melissa Wells (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Greg Wims (D),
Sarah Wolek (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Chao Wu (D),
Natalie Ziegler (D),
Last Action
Hearing 3/05 at 1:30 p.m. (on 03/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1254?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb1254f.pdf |
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