AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-137, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT HAVE AN IDENTIFIED STUDENT PERCENTAGE OF 25% OR MORE OF ENROLLED STUDENTS RECEIVING FREE LUNCH, AS DETERMINED BY PRIOR YEAR ENROLLMENT, TO APPLY TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICE (FNS) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY ELIGIBILITY PROGRAMS, WHICH WOULD MAKE THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AND SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM FREE TO ALL STUDENTS ENROLLED AT A PARTICULAR SCHOOL OR IN THE ENTIRE DISTRICT REGARDLESS OF REPORTED INCOME; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 37-13-137