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DE HB361
Bill
Status
3/28/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Shupe
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AI Summary
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Public schools in Delaware must provide free breakfast and lunch to students who qualify for reduced-price meals (families earning 130-185% of the federal poverty threshold), with a maximum of one free meal per meal service period
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"Public school" includes both charter schools and schools within school districts
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The Department of Education must reimburse schools for the difference between the federal free meal reimbursement rate and the lower reduced-price meal reimbursement they would otherwise receive
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Free meals provided under this program must meet federal meal pattern requirements established by the School Breakfast Program and National School Lunch Program
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The Department of Education may adopt regulations to implement and administer the free school meals program
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To School Meal Programs.
Last Action
Not Worked in Committee
4/17/2024