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Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Allocating Medical Marijuana Tax Revenue To Fund School Breakfasts For Students

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The governor of Arkansas has signed a bill to use medical marijuana tax revenue to fund free school breakfasts for students. The legislation approved by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) on Thursday will supplement federal free and reduced-price meal funds with money from a state Food Insecurity Fund, paid for by cannabis taxes as well as private grants and money from the state’s general fund. “Free school breakfast will help ease the burden on fa…
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Arkansas Governor Signs Bill Allocating Medical Marijuana Tax Revenue To Fund School Breakfasts For Students

The governor of Arkansas has signed a bill to use medical marijuana tax revenue to fund free school breakfasts for students. The legislation approved by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) on Thursday will supplement federal free and reduced-price meal funds with money from a state Food Insecurity Fund, paid for by cannabis taxes as well as private grants and money from the state’s general fund. “Free school breakfast will help ease the burden on fa…

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New law guaranteeing school breakfast is partly funded by marijuana tax; See how our legislators voted

There’s a new law in Arkansas that will provide one breakfast before the school day, for any student who asks for it, with no eligibility requirements. The practice goes into effect at the beginning of the school year in 2025. READ MORE BELOW Governor Sanders signed SB59 / Act 123 on February 20th. The legislation’s lead […] The post New law guaranteeing school breakfast is partly funded by marijuana tax; See how our legislators voted first appe…

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Arkansas Governor Signs Bill to Fund Free School Meals With Medical Marijuana Revenue

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today signed SB59, which passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, providing students with free breakfast before the school day, as well as funding Summer EBT and free lunch programs. “Free school breakfast will help ease the burden on families just trying to put food on their tables and make sure kids are fueled and ready to learn,” sai…

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