Arkansas § 6-18-715 - Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act — Definition.

§ 6-18-715. Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act — Definition.

This section shall be known and may be cited as the “Hunger-Free Students' Bill of Rights Act”. As used in this section, “school” means a tax-supported kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) public school that participates in the United States Department of Agriculture National School Lunch Program. A school shall not: Provide a student requesting a meal or snack under this section a meal or snack that is different from the meal or snack being provided to other students in the school; or Prevent a student from accessing the school's meal or snack services. If a student owes money for a meal or snack that is in excess of the amount charged a student for five (5) lunches, or another amount as determined by the student's school district, a school may contact the parent or guardian of the student to: Attempt collection of the owed money; and Request that the parent or guardian apply for meal benefits in a federal or state child nutrition program. If a student is unable to pay for a meal or snack or owes money for a meal or snack, a school shall not: Require the student to wear a wristband; Give the student a hand stamp; Require the student to dispose of a meal or snack after the student is served the meal or snack; Require the student to sit in a location separate from other students; Publicly make known the name of the student; or Perform any other action that may stigmatize the student. The Child Nutrition Unit shall: Implement a system for reviewing the local practices of public school district food service programs to determine the support needed by public school districts; and Provide model policies that public school districts may adopt. The system of review established under subdivision (f)(1)(A) of this section shall address areas regarding without limitation: Ideas, innovations, and best practices for providing meals to vulnerable populations that contribute to the health and well-being of public school students; Resources and strategies for improving the nutritional quality and appeal of meals; Tips for implementing best practices; Methods for informing parents and legal guardians of a public school district's meal charge policies; and Plans for recovering costs for meal charges.