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Senate passes bill to broaden ballot language and uses for Healthy School Meals funding
Summary
The Colorado Senate approved Senate Bill 003 to expand ballot language and allow broader uses of funds tied to the Healthy School Meals for All program, a move sponsors said responds to federal changes to SNAP funding; the measure passed 23-12.
The Colorado Senate on third reading passed Senate Bill 003 to broaden ballot-language and the permissible uses of the Healthy School Meals for All cash fund, a change sponsors said is needed after recent federal changes affecting SNAP and related programs. Sponsor Senator Wallace moved for passage; the measure passed by voice with a recorded tally of 23 ayes and 12 noes.
Supporters said the change gives Colorado voters an accurate choice on how a new revenue stream could be used. "We have the opportunity to help ensure that no child in Colorado goes hungry at home or at school," Senator Wallace said, adding that the Healthy School Meals for All program is now serving more…
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