Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee HB0012 mandates that each local school board establish programs to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in their schools. The bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) by requiring them to implement these meal programs and outlines that the state will reimburse LEAs for the costs incurred after utilizing available federal funds. Key provisions include the establishment of mandatory meal programs and the financial reimbursement mechanism for LEAs.
Tennessee HB0012 mandates that each local school board establish programs to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students enrolled in their schools. The bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) by requiring them to implement these meal programs and outlines that the state will reimburse LEAs for the costs incurred after utilizing available federal funds. Key provisions include the establishment of mandatory meal programs and the financial reimbursement mechanism for LEAs.
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