HB1070

Hunger-free campus grant program.

Introduced·1/8/25
Intr Text

Establishes a grant program to address food insecurity among students at state educational institutions in Indiana.

The bill establishes the hunger-free campus grant program to provide grants to state educational institutions for addressing food insecurity among students. The Commission for Higher Education administers the program, awarding competitive grants to institutions that meet specific criteria. These include establishing a hunger task force, allowing students to use SNAP benefits on campus, and conducting biannual student surveys on hunger. Institutions must also set goals and action plans to address food insecurity. The program expires on December 31, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 8, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Harris

Jan 8, 2025

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Education