Introduced By: Senators Cicilline, Kelly, Enos, Izzo and Roberts
Date Introduced : January 27, 1999
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 16-8-10.1 of the General Laws in Chapter 16-8 entitled "Federal Aid" is hereby amended to read as follows:
16-8-10.1. Mandatory School Breakfast Program. --
All public {DEL elementary DEL} schools in which {DEL forty
percent (40%) or more DEL} {ADD twenty percent (20%) or more
ADD}of the students are eligible for free and reduced price type
A lunches pursuant to section 16-8-10 and to federal and state
regulations shall be required to make a breakfast program available
to students attending the school. The breakfast program shall
meet such rules and regulations as are adopted {ADD by the commissioner.
ADD}
If a district projects that implementation of a school breakfast program in a traditional cafeteria-type setting is not manageable or cost effective, it may distribute a pre-packaged breakfast in a disposable container which shall be served to the students in a classroom setting before nine-thirty (9:30) a.m.
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
