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HB 601 (2023)

Automatically offer free school meals based on Medicaid eligibility

Summary:

Requires the Department of Education to seek participation in the Medicaid direct certification methodology for school meals program for free and reduced price meals for students in public kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools. This would allow the department to automatically offer free school meals based on Medicaid enrollment.

Bill Sponsor:
Mary Heath
Democratic party logo
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status:
HOUSE
Status Detail:
Killed in the House
Public Hearing Date:
01/25/2023 02:00 pm
Public Hearing Location:
LOB Room 205-207
House Voting Date:
01/03/2024
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