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MO SB41
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Maria Chappelle-Nadal
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AI Summary
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Authorizes state supplemental funding for the WIC program with a goal of achieving 100 percent coverage of all eligible women and children by 2002
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Sets aside one percent of state supplemental WIC funding for grants to county health offices, with a maximum of $10,000 per county and a three-year consecutive limit, to extend service hours including evenings and Saturdays
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Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to establish rules and regulations for distributing grants based on county poverty levels and projected participation increases
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Directs the Department of Health and Senior Services to broaden approved WIC foods to include a wider variety of kosher foods currently excluded from the WIC food list due to federal nutrition content and price criteria
Legislative Description
Requires, subject to appropriations, an expansion of the variety of kosher foods approved under the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Special Supplemental Food Program
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
1/12/2011