LEGISLATIVE SERVICES AGENCY
OFFICE OF FISCAL AND MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
LS 6405 NOTE PREPARED: Dec 2, 2024
BILL NUMBER: SB 224 BILL AMENDED:
SUBJECT: Participation in Community Eligibility Provision.
FIRST AUTHOR: Sen. Hunley BILL STATUS: As Introduced
FIRST SPONSOR:
FUNDS AFFECTED: GENERAL IMPACT: No Fiscal Impact
DEDICATED
FEDERAL
Summary of Legislation: This bill requires the Department of Education to provide technical assistance to
a school corporation that is eligible to participate in and elects to participate in the federal Community
Eligibility Provision to provide free school breakfast and lunch to all students.
Effective Date: July 1, 2025.
Explanation of State Expenditures: The Department of Education currently provides technical assistance
to eligible schools who wish to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). LSA estimates that
215 school corporations are eligible to participate in CEP but are currently not participating, and between
4 and 7 school corporations would financially benefit from participating.
Explanation of State Revenues:
Explanation of Local Expenditures:
Explanation of Local Revenues:
State Agencies Affected:
Local Agencies Affected:
Information Sources: Department of Education.
Fiscal Analyst: Kelan Fong, 317-232-9592.
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