S2535
An Act establishing the hunger-free campus initiative
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Bill overview
This bill aims to combat student hunger and food insecurity at Massachusetts public colleges and universities. It proposes to provide financial grants to these institutions to support programs and initiatives designed to address the needs of students struggling with food access. The goal is to ensure that students have access to nutritious meals and alleviate the burden of food insecurity while pursuing their education.
Key provisions
- Provides grants to public higher education institutions.
- Aims to address student food insecurity and hunger.
- Supports programs designed to improve student access to food.
- Focuses on institutions of public higher education in Massachusetts.
Who is affected
- Students
- Public colleges and universities
- Massachusetts Higher Education System
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Higher Education
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Bill S.2535 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the hunger-free campus initiative
Senate, June 23, 2025 -- The committee on Higher Education to whom was referred the petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 939) of Joan B. Lovely, Joanne M. Comerford, Michael D. Brady, James B. Eldridge and other members of the General Court for legislation to establish the hunger-free campus initiative that would provide grants to institutions of public higher education to address student food insecurity and hunger, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2535).
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Higher Education Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill S.2535
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 6/20/2025 | Senate | Reported from the committee on Higher Education |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | New draft of S939 |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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