SCS/SB 563 - This act requires the Department of Social Services to submit a state plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a "Farm to Food Bank Project" and to contract with any qualified food bank for the purpose of operating the project. This provision is identical to SB 562 (2021).
Under this act, Missouri shall have no stricter requirements than federal regulations for participants in administering the program for at-risk school children through the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program. Facilities shall not be required to be licensed child care providers to participate in the program, as long as minimum health and safety standards are met and documented.
This act is substantially similar to a provision in the truly agreed to and finally passed HB 432 (2021).
SARAH HASKINS