FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 6425

C 36 L 02

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description:  Authorizing access to school meal programs and kitchen facilities.

Sponsors:  Senators McAuliffe, Carlson, Fairley, Kohl‑Welles and Winsley.

Senate Committee on Education

House Committee on Education

Background:  Under current law, school districts may operate lunchrooms for students and staff and for school or employee functions.  However, expenditures for food supplies may not exceed estimated revenues.

Additionally, school districts may furnish meals at cost to the elderly, private school students, and children participating in educational activities conducted by nonprofit organizations.

Summary:  School districts may expand the access to their meal programs to include serving (1) volunteers, (2) public agencies or associations that serve public entities while using school facilities, and (3) other child nutrition programs.

Votes on Final Passage:

Senate48 0

House8511

Effective:  June 13, 2002