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CT SB00036
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2021
Primary Sponsor
Committee on Children
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AI Summary
- Repeals and replaces Section 10-215 of the general statutes effective July 1, 2021, establishing requirements for school lunch debt collection policies
- Prohibits school boards from publicly identifying, shaming, or taking disciplinary action against children with unpaid meal charges, including refusing to serve meals or designating specific meal options
- Requires boards of education to declare that all children have the right to purchase a meal, which may exclude a la carte items or be limited to one meal per service
- Mandates that debt collection communication procedures include information about local food pantries, free/reduced meal applications, SNAP program information, and community services available to residents
- Authorizes school boards to accept gifts, donations, or grants from public or private sources to pay off unpaid meal charges
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning School Lunch Debt.
Last Action
Moved to Foot of the Calendar, Senate
5/26/2021
Committee Referrals
Joint Committee on Children1/8/2021
Full Bill Text
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