FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5642

                                  C 193 L 87

BYSenators Gaspard and Saling; by request of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Authorizing the superintendent of public instruction to receive funds for food services.

Senate Committee on Education

House Committe on Education

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Agriculture sponsors several food programs for children including the school lunch program.  One of these programs provides food to children in daycare situations and private schools.  The Department of Agriculture has requested the Superintendent of Public Instruction's office to create a revolving fund to hold the federal funds appropriated to this program.

SUMMARY:

The Superintendent of Public Instruction is authorized to receive and disburse federal funds made available for the purpose of providing food services to children and adults.  All costs involved in this program are to be paid with federal funds or private gifts and grants.  A revolving fund is established with the State Treasurer.  Federal funds are to be deposited in the revolving fund and disbursements can only be made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee.  The Superintendent is given rule-making authority as necessary.  No appropriation is necessary.

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    49     0

      House 95   0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987