Requires certain public schools in any city with a population over one million to offer Halal food options during lunch
This bill mandates that public schools in cities with populations exceeding one million must provide Halal food options during lunch. The law applies specifically to urban districts in large cities and requires these schools to ensure Halal meals are available to students. It includes a provision allowing school officials to update necessary rules and regulations to implement the requirement within 120 days of the law's passage.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
Senate · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO NEW YORK CITY EDUCATION
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Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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