Lawmakers gave final approval April 5 to a bill that will provide grants in support of a federal summer food program for children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.<\/p>\n
LB1090, introduced by Cortland Sen. Norm Wallman, will provide $140,000 for grants to be awarded by the state Department of Education in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s Summer Food Service Program.<\/p>\n
Grant funds of up to $15,000 per service institution site may be used for nonrecurring expenses incurred to initiate or expand services under the federal program, including:
\n\u2022 acquiring equipment;
\n\u2022 training staff;
\n\u2022 purchasing vehicles to transport food to schools; and
\n\u2022 engaging in outreach efforts to publicize programs.<\/p>\n
LB1090 passed on a 26-15 vote.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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