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NJ S2197
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Teresa Ruiz
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AI Summary
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Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the Department of Education, must develop and provide an Internet-based school meal application to all school districts and nonprofit nonpublic schools participating in the National School Lunch Program or school breakfast programs
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School districts and nonprofit nonpublic schools may implement the state-developed online application but must continue offering paper applications for enrollment alongside the digital option
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Schools currently using their own Internet-based meal applications have one year from enactment to switch to the state-developed system
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Schools must make every effort to publicize meal program availability, protect the anonymity of students receiving subsidized meals through neutral voucher systems, and facilitate prompt identification of eligible students
Legislative Description
Directs Department of Agriculture in consultation with DOE to establish online applications for National School Lunch Program and school breakfast programs.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/9/2024