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MN HF4393
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Tony Jurgens
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AI Summary
- Appropriates $500,000 from the general fund to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2019 to establish a school hot lunch grant program
- Provides grants to school sites to assist in paying for regular school hot lunches for students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price lunches but have extenuating financial circumstances
- Directs the commissioner of education to develop the application form, method, and criteria for grant allocation, including defining what extenuating financial circumstances qualify students for assistance
- Requires the commissioner to report annually by June 30 to legislative committees with K-12 education jurisdiction on the number of school sites receiving grants, students served, and meals purchased with grant funds
Legislative Description
School hot lunch grant program established for students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, report required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Finance
4/12/2018
Committee Referrals
Education Finance4/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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