NJ S2205

School districts must establish a "School Meal Fund" through board resolution to accept monetary donations for assisting students with purchasing school breakfast and lunch and paying off arrears on meal bills

Fund moneys must be maintained in a separate bank account, credited with donations, district allocations, and interest income, while being reduced by operating costs including bank fees and administrative expenses

Boards of education must adopt policies ensuring fiscal accountability, establishing standards for fund disbursements, and guaranteeing equitable distribution of funds, with the fund subject to the district's annual audit

Districts must notify parents, guardians, residents, and community organizations through written, electronic, and website communications about the fund and donation procedures

Notification requirements do not apply to districts where all schools have adopted the Community Eligibility Provision and provide free meals to all enrolled students