Amends TCA Title 49.
Tennessee SB1809 mandates that each local school board establish school lunch and breakfast programs that provide free meals to all students enrolled in their schools. The bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) by requiring them to implement these 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 structure for LEAs.
Tennessee SB1809 mandates that each local school board establish school lunch and breakfast programs that provide free meals to all students enrolled in their schools. The bill affects local education agencies (LEAs) by requiring them to implement these 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 structure for LEAs.
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