HB2613

Establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to reimburse schools for providing free breakfasts and lunches to all students

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Missouri HB2613 establishes the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to provide free breakfasts and lunches to all students in participating schools.

Missouri HB2613 creates the "Missouri Free School Meals Program" to offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students in participating schools. Eligible schools include those participating in the USDA National School Lunch Program with a student percentage below the federal threshold for free meals. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide state aid to these schools, covering the difference between the federal reimbursement rate and the actual federal reimbursement received for each meal served.

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History

May 15

House

Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Jan 8

House

Read Second Time (H)

Jan 7

House

Read First Time (H)