An Act to Expand Access to Early Childhood Nutrition by Establishing a Grant Program for Public Preschools

This bill establishes a grant program to help public preschools not located at a public school provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks to their students. The Maine Children's Cabinet Early Childhood Advisory Council will manage the program, setting eligibility rules and ensuring the food meets specific nutrition standards. Eligible programs can receive up to $1,200 per student annually, with an option for an additional grant of up to $10,000 for kitchen upgrades.

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