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ME LD2064
Bill
Status
12/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthea Larsen Daughtry
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AI Summary
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Creates a grant program administered by the Maine Children's Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council to fund breakfast, lunch, and snacks for students in off-site public preschool programs
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Grants are capped at $1,200 per student annually for meal provision
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Eligible programs may apply for an additional one-time grant of up to $10,000 for infrastructure improvements needed to provide meals
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Participating preschools must meet Department of Education basic approval standards and not be located on public school sites
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Food provided must meet federal nutrition standards for child care centers under the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program
Legislative Description
An Act to Expand Access to Early Childhood Nutrition by Establishing a Grant Program for Public Preschools
School Programs
Last Action
Voted: Divided Report
2/25/2026