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CT HB06563
Bill
Status
3/3/2021
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Community food providers (food banks, pantries) in areas with schools using the Community Eligibility Provision would no longer need to collect income information forms from people receiving food through the Emergency Food Assistance Program
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The Community Eligibility Provision allows schools serving predominantly low-income students to provide free meals to all students based on enrollment in state assistance programs
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Commissioner of Social Services must implement these reduced paperwork requirements to the extent permissible under federal law
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Commissioner is required to seek any federal approval necessary to implement the changes
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Effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
An Act Eliminating Administrative Barriers To A Community's Participation In The Federal Emergency Food Assistance Program.
Last Action
Public Hearing 03/11
3/4/2021