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NY S08560
NY S08560Directs the department of education to issue guidance for schools to offer take-home meals in the event of a disruption in food assistance programs or other circumstances identified by the department as creating a risk of food insecurity among students.
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Introduced
10/31/2025
10/31/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to directing the department of education to issue guidance for schools to offer take-home meals in the event of a disruption in food assistance programs
AI Summary
This bill directs the state department of education to develop guidance for schools to provide students with an additional take-home meal at the end of each school day under specific circumstances related to food insecurity. The guidance would be implemented when there is a disruption in federal or state food assistance programs (such as SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or when the department identifies other circumstances that could create a risk of students not having enough food. The bill aims to ensure that students have access to meals even when typical food assistance programs are interrupted, which could help prevent hunger and support students' nutritional needs during challenging times. The legislation would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing schools to quickly implement the guidance and provide take-home meals as needed.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO EDUCATION (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8560 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08560&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08560 |
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