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CT HB06171

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mary Mushinsky

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 10-215 of Connecticut general statutes to expand public school meal programs to provide nutritionally adequate breakfast and lunch meals to all students regardless of family income
  • Makes school meals universally free during the school day for every student
  • Aims to reduce child hunger and food insecurity by restoring free meal access that was available during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Extends free meals to students who may need them but are not currently eligible under existing law
  • Referred to Committee on Education; introduced by Rep. Mushinsky (85th District) in January 2023 session

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Expansion Of School Meal Programs.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Education

1/19/2023

Committee Referrals

Education1/19/2023

Full Bill Text

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