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MA S2626

MA S2626
Regarding breakfast after the bell


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Introduced
07/26/2018
In Committee
07/27/2018
Crossed Over
07/26/2018
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

SENATE, July 24, 2018 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill regarding breakfast after the bell (Senate, No. 2441),-- reports, recommending that the same ought to pass with an amendment substituting a new draft with the same title (Senate, No. 2626).

AI Summary

This bill requires public elementary and secondary schools in Massachusetts where at least 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals to offer all students a school breakfast after the beginning of the instructional day. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is responsible for developing a schedule for districts to implement this "breakfast after the bell" program, and must ensure full implementation at all eligible schools by the 2021-2022 academic year. The bill also requires the Department to collect and publish information on the availability and participation rates of this school breakfast program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

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Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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