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NJ S147
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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AI Summary
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Establishes a state incentive fund providing a 10-cent per breakfast supplement on top of federal reimbursements for school districts participating in the federal school breakfast program
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Eligibility requires schools to serve "breakfast after the bell" and have 20-100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast
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Department of Agriculture, in consultation with Department of Education, will administer the fund and provide guidance and support to participating school districts
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Requires an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the cost of the incentive fund and the number and percentage of additional students participating in each district
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Legislature must annually appropriate funds necessary to implement the program
Legislative Description
Establishes "breakfast after the bell" incentive fund.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024