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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 28, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: School Lunch and Related Programs Title II: School Breakfast and Related Programs Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act of 1998 - Title I: School Lunch and Related Programs - Amends the National School Lunch Act to extend through FY 2003 various programs and authorizations of appropriations, including those for: (1) grants to integrate food and nutrition projects with elementary school curricula; (2) the summer food service program for children; (3) the commodity distribution program; (4) the child and adult care food program; (5) pilot projects; (6) training, technical assistance, and the food service management institute; (7) compliance and accountability; (8) an information clearinghouse; and (9) guidance and grants for accommodating special dietary needs of children with disabilities. Title II: School Breakfast and Related Programs - Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend through FY 2003 various programs and authorizations of appropriations, including those for: (1) State administrative expenses; (2) the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC); and (3) nutrition education and training.
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Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN] · R–IN
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S171-172)
Introduced in Senate
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