CT SB00932

Amends the definition of "severe need school" by replacing federal law reference with a specific statutory definition effective July 1, 2011

Defines "severe need school" as a school where the USDA reimbursement rate is insufficient to cover breakfast program costs, the school participates in a breakfast program, and at least 20% of lunches served in the fiscal year two years prior were free or reduced price

Requires eligible school districts to participate in the federal school breakfast program under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 for severe need schools with grade 8 or under where at least 80% of lunches are served free or at reduced price

Provides grants of $3,000 per severe need school prorated per 180-day school year, plus 10 cents per breakfast served, contingent on documented direct costs exceeding federal aid and cash income

Requires school districts to submit financial statements by September 1 following each grant year, with potential repayment required if funds are used for non-compliant purposes