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NS342INTRODUCEDOTHERNOVA SCOTIA

Universal School Food Program Act

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Bill overview

Bill NS342, “Universal School Food Program Act”, is a Nova Scotia bill from session assembly-64-session-1.

Its latest recorded status is “Introduced”.

This overview is written automatically from the registry and vote records on this page and updates when they sync. It describes the bill's path, not its merits.

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What you need to know

Status changed: 2023-10-17T00:00:00.000

Key provisions

  1. 01This Act may be cited as the Universal School Food Program Act.
  2. 02The Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development shall establish a universal school food program in all public schools in Nova Scotia.
  3. 03The program shall provide nutritious meals to all students in grades K-12, free of charge, during regular school hours.
  4. 04The Minister shall consult with registered dietitians, nutritionists, and other experts to develop a menu that meets the dietary needs of students.
  5. 05The program shall be funded through a combination of provincial and federal funding, as well as private donations and sponsorships.

Vote roll

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