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S 147 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes "breakfast after the bell" incentive fund.

This bill creates a state-funded "breakfast after the bell" incentive fund to support school breakfast programs. It provides an additional 10-cent per breakfast supplement to school districts participating in the federal program that serve breakfast after the first bell and have 20-100% of students eligible for free/reduced-price meals. The fund is administered by the Department of Agriculture with the Department of Education, requiring annual reports on costs and participation. School districts must meet these specific eligibility criteria to receive the supplemental reimbursement.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill creates a state-funded incentive fund and provides financial supplements, directly increasing state appropriations and government spending for a public service.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes a state fund providing per-breakfast supplements to school districts, directly increasing funding for K-12 student nutrition programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill funds school breakfast programs, which are vital for child nutrition and preventative public health, supporting overall health outcomes.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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Nilsa Cruz-Perez
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