An Act establishing the hunger free campus initiative
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a grant program to support efforts to address food insecurity among college students at public higher education institutions in Massachusetts. The goal is to ensure students have access to nutritious food while pursuing their education. The program will provide funding for initiatives such as food pantries, meal programs, and outreach efforts. It aims to reduce the barriers to academic success caused by hunger.
Key provisions
- Establish a hunger-free campus grant program.
- Provide funding to public colleges and universities.
- Support food pantries and meal programs on campus.
- Encourage outreach and awareness campaigns about food insecurity.
- Focus on students facing financial hardship.
Who is affected
- College students
- Public higher education institutions
- Students experiencing food insecurity
- Massachusetts colleges and universities
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Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Andres X. Vargas
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