A 3871
Requires public and nonpublic schools with lunch programs to provide free lunch to increasing numbers of income-eligible students and, after five-year phase-in, to provide free lunch to all students, regardless of income or federal eligibility.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure all students in New Jersey, regardless of income, have access to free school lunches. It requires public and nonpublic schools to gradually provide free lunches to increasing numbers of income-eligible students, with a five-year phase-in period, and ultimately to offer free lunches to all students. The bill expands eligibility criteria to include students receiving SNAP or Medicaid benefits and establishes a process for determining eligibility based on household income. It also updates existing legislation to align with these goals.
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