S 2760
CARE for Kids Act of 2019
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Bill overview
The CARE for Kids Act of 2019 aims to expand access to free and reduced-price school meals for children in care. It simplifies the process for schools to certify students as eligible for these meals when they are placed with a caregiver, including relatives, grandparents, or those receiving housing assistance. The bill also extends eligibility for a year after a child transitions to a new school, and streamlines direct certification for children receiving Medicaid benefits, ensuring they automatically qualify for school meals.
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Robert P., Jr. Casey
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