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ME LD2064

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Matthea Larsen Daughtry

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Grants are capped at $1,200 per student annually for meal provision

  • Eligible programs may apply for an additional one-time grant of up to $10,000 for infrastructure improvements needed to provide meals

  • Participating preschools must meet Department of Education basic approval standards and not be located on public school sites

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education And Cultural Affairs12/15/2025

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