Montana HB551 establishes a state program to eliminate reduced-price copayments for school lunch and breakfast.
Montana HB551 creates a state program to eliminate reduced-price copayments for school lunch and breakfast. The program aims to ensure adequate nutrition for students, which is essential for their learning. The superintendent of public instruction will administer the program, distributing replacement funds to school districts that choose to eliminate copayments. The bill appropriates $600,000 for fiscal years 2025 and 2026, with the possibility of accepting donations if funds are insufficient. The program is effective July 1, 2025.
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