Bill > SB374

This bill, the Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act, aims to ensure that students have access to free or reduced-fee meals and are not stigmatized for not being able to pay. It requires schools to provide meal application forms and assistance in completing them, and to enroll eligible students in free or reduced-fee meal programs even if they have outstanding debt. The bill also prohibits schools from publicly identifying or discriminating against students who cannot pay for meals, and prevents schools from charging parents or guardians fees or costs for debt collection efforts related to meal debt.

Education, Government Affairs

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=374&year=17