❌ HB157
Enact the Hunger-Free Campus Act
Summary
The Hunger-Free Campus Act establishes a grant program to support state and private nonprofit institutions of higher education in addressing food insecurity among students. Qualifying institutions can apply for grants to create on-campus food pantries, provide information on assistance programs, and develop emergency assistance grants. The program is administered by the chancellor of higher education, who will set criteria for grant awards and require reporting on the use and effects of the grants.
Rationale
The bill involves government funding and intervention in higher education, which conflicts with the Libertarian Party's principles of minimal government involvement in personal and economic matters. It promotes state control over educational institutions and financial assistance, which is contrary to the Libertarian emphasis on free markets and individual responsibility.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over educational institutions
- Potential for misuse of funds
- Dependency on government assistance for food security