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MD SB740

State Department of Education – Breakfast and Lunch Programs – Funding (Maryland Cares for Kids Act)


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Introduced
02/05/2018
In Committee
04/02/2018
Crossed Over
03/19/2018
Passed
04/04/2018
Dead
Vetoed
05/25/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Repealing the requirement that the State Board of Education adopt and publish standards for the administration of a subsidized feeding program; authorizing a nonpublic school that participates in the federal School Breakfast Program or the National School Lunch Program to participate in the State Free Feeding Program; requiring the State to be responsible for reimbursing a county board of education or a nonpublic school for certain portions of the student share of the costs of certain meals in certain fiscal years; etc.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Maryland Cares for Kids Act, repeals the requirement that the State Board of Education adopt and publish standards for the administration of a subsidized feeding program. It authorizes nonpublic schools participating in the federal School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program to also participate in the State Free Feeding Program. The bill requires the State to reimburse county boards of education and participating nonpublic schools for portions of the student share of the costs of reduced-price breakfasts and lunches in certain fiscal years, and prohibits schools from charging students who are eligible for reduced-price meals. The bill also expands the free breakfast program to nonpublic elementary schools.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) (on 05/25/2018)

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