SCS/SB 563 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to submit a state plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a "Farm to Food Bank Project" and to contract with any qualified food bank for the purpose of operating the project.

This provision is identical to SB 562 (2021).

Under this act, Missouri shall have no stricter requirements than federal regulations for participants in administering the program for at-risk school children through the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. Facilities shall not be required to be licensed child care providers to participate in the program, as long as minimum health and safety standards are met and documented.

SARAH HASKINS

Statutes affected:
Introduced (2689S.01): 210.276

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Senate Committee Minutes:
SENATE COMMITTEE MINUTES Bill No.: SB 563
Sponsor: Burlison
Hearing Date: 3/31/2021


COMMITTEE: Seniors, Families, Veterans & Military Affairs

CHAIRMAN: White

DATE REFERRED: 3/4/2021 DATE HEARING REQUESTED: 3/8/2021



STAFF:
Sarah Haskins
Mike Kelley
Heidi Kolkmeyer
Katie O'Brien
Gina Richardson


WITNESSES GIVING INFORMATION:



WITNESSES FOR:
Melissa Vatterott
Arnie C. AC "Honest-Abe" DIENOFF - State Public Advocate
Kaycee Nail - Operation Food Search
Ken Hussey - Missouri State Alliance of YMCAs
Craig Stevenson - Kids Win Missouri
D. Scott Penman - Operation Food Search


WITNESSES AGAINST: