(1)
(a) To the extent funds are appropriated for this specific purpose, the superintendent of public instruction may award grants to school districts to:
- (i) Increase awareness of and participation in school breakfast and lunch programs, including breakfast after the bell programs;
- (ii) Improve program quality, including the nutritional content of program food and the promotion of nutritious food choices by students;
- (iii) Promote innovative school-based programs, including but not limited to developing gardens that provide produce used in school breakfast or lunch programs; and
- (iv) Improve the equipment and facilities used in the programs.
- (b) If applicable, school districts shall demonstrate that they have applied for applicable federal funds before applying for funds under this subsection.
- (2) To the extent funds are appropriated for this specific purpose, the superintendent of public instruction shall increase the state support for school breakfasts and lunches, including breakfast after the bell programs.
- (3) As used in this section, "breakfast after the bell" has the definition in RCW 28A.235.200.
[ 2018 c 8 s 7; 1993 c 333 s 3.]
Notes:
Findings—Intent—Short title—2018 c 8: See notes following RCW 28A.235.210.