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An Act To Improve Antihunger Programs in Maine Schools
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:
Sec. 1.  20-A MRSA §6601-A  is enacted to read:
§ 6601-A. National School Lunch Program; Internet-based school meal applications
The department shall make information available to public schools regarding Internet-based applications for eligible students for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program under 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210. A public school may make an Internet-based application available for school meal applications. If a public school implements an Internet-based application process under this section, the public school shall make available a paper application for school meals to any student, parent or legal guardian who requests one.
 
Effective 90 days following adjournment of the 128th Legislature, First Regular Session, unless otherwise indicated.