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MT HB551
Bill
Status
Vetoed
6/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Romano
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AI Summary
- Establishes a state program to reimburse school districts that choose to eliminate copayments for students eligible for reduced-price school meals under federal breakfast and lunch programs
- Appropriates $600,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 and $600,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027, with intent to include this funding in the ongoing budget base
- Superintendent of public instruction will administer the program and may accept private donations if appropriated funds are insufficient
- Targets families meeting federal income eligibility requirements for reduced-price meals, removing the financial barrier of copayments and administrative burden of collection
- Effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Eliminate reduced-price copayments for school lunch and breakfast
Appropriations
Last Action
(H) Vetoed by Governor
6/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Education and Cultural Resources4/7/2025
Appropriations3/29/2025
Education2/19/2025
Full Bill Text
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