❌ HB97
Require public schools to provide meals and related services
Current Status: In House Committee (Education)
Summary
The bill requires public schools to provide meals to students regardless of their ability to pay, prohibits schools from discarding meals due to unpaid debts, mandates that disciplinary actions cannot involve meal refusal, and requires communication about meal debts to be directed to parents or guardians rather than students.
Rationale
The bill imposes government mandates on public schools regarding meal provision, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention and free market solutions in education. Both the LP and LPO platforms advocate for reduced government control and emphasize parental rights and free market education.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over education
- Reduces parental choice in education
- Potential for increased taxation to fund mandates