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Committee splits over how to handle funding shortfall for Healthy School Meals for All
Summary
Committee members debated whether to pare back the statewide ‘Healthy School Meals for All’ rollout to schools qualifying under the federal community eligibility provision (CEP), or to continue full funding pending a possible ballot or legislative solution. No consensus emerged during the hearing.
The committee debated funding choices after staff reported a roughly $49.5 million annual shortfall between program costs and projected revenue for the Healthy School Meals for All program. JBC staff said the program currently draws about $100 million in revenue but the statute and current participation levels create demand closer to $150 million annually.
Committee members discussed options that would reduce the state's near‑term exposure while preserving access for highest-need…
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