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AR HR1094
Resolution
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matt Duffield
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AI Summary
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Arkansas ranked #1 in food insecurity in the United States based on 2023 survey data, with over 19% of families lacking access to enough food for healthy living
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Nearly 1 in 4 Arkansas children struggle with food insecurity, contributing to higher school absences, lower test scores, and increased stress
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House members are encouraged to visit one food pantry and one school in their district during School Breakfast Month
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Commits to developing policies addressing food insecurity, including universal breakfast for public school children
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Directs the General Assembly to monitor and evaluate data on food insecurity outcomes resulting from legislative actions
Legislative Description
To Raise Awareness Of The Issue Of Food Insecurity; To Acknowledge School Breakfast Month In Arkansas; And To Work Toward A Solution To The Issue Of Food Insecurity In Arkansas.
Last Action
READ AND ADOPTED.
4/10/2025