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Senate passes bill allowing expanded federal school meal option for select schools
Summary
House Bill 222, sponsored on the floor by Senator Hilliard, passed the Utah Senate; the bill lets eligible schools provide federally funded lunch during the school day (Start Smart/Breakfast program) and includes amendments intended to limit long‑term state cost exposure.
The Utah Senate passed House Bill 222 on third reading, a measure floor‑sponsored by Senator Hilliard that expands the use of federal school meal programs so selected schools can provide lunch during the school day under federal funding rules.
Senator Hilliard described the bill as a way to help students who otherwise miss meals. “It provides for lunch through federal…
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