Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee HB0007 establishes a Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program to provide financial assistance to higher education institutions for addressing food insecurity among students. The bill affects public and accredited private postsecondary institutions in Tennessee, requiring them to apply for grants and meet specific criteria, such as having a food pantry and forming a hunger task force. Key provisions include the creation of a dedicated grant fund, eligibility requirements for institutions, and mandates for reporting on efforts to combat campus hunger.
Tennessee HB0007 establishes a Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program to provide financial assistance to higher education institutions for addressing food insecurity among students. The bill affects public and accredited private postsecondary institutions in Tennessee, requiring them to apply for grants and meet specific criteria, such as having a food pantry and forming a hunger task force. Key provisions include the creation of a dedicated grant fund, eligibility requirements for institutions, and mandates for reporting on efforts to combat campus hunger.
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Hale, Michael
114th General Assembly
November 7, 2024
April 15, 2026
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways, and Means Committee