H259 - 2023 Appropriations Act. (SL 2023-134)

Overview: Section 7.58 of S.L. 2023-134 directs that funds appropriated for reduced-price school meal copays be used to provide school breakfasts and lunches at no cost to students of all grade levels that qualify for reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program in the current school year. If the funds are insufficient, the Department of Public Instruction can use funds appropriated to the State Aid for Public Schools fund for this purpose.

This section became effective July 1, 2023.