Increases local optional aid for schools and limits state-paid free lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty.

This bill increases local optional aid for schools and limits state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level. It appropriates money for these purposes and amends relevant sections of Minnesota Statutes. The bill also mandates that schools participating in the free enhanced school meals program must participate in the USDA School Breakfast Program and the USDA National School Lunch Program.

Increases local optional aid for schools and limits state-paid free lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty.

This bill increases local optional aid for schools and limits state-paid free school lunches to families with incomes at or below 500 percent of the federal poverty level. It appropriates money for these purposes and amends relevant sections of Minnesota Statutes. The bill also mandates that schools participating in the free enhanced school meals program must participate in the USDA School Breakfast Program and the USDA National School Lunch Program.