A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct, in accordance with law and the intent of the Congress, the pilot project study of alternative means of providing assistance under the school lunch program previously authorized by law, and for other purposes.
School Lunch Pilot Project Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture in carrying out the school lunch pilot project study to: (1) provide to participating school districts, in lieu of commodities, all cash assistance or all commodity letters of credit; (2) continue the study through June 30, 1986; (3) increase the number of participating districts from 60 to 100; (4) meet project expenses from specified sources; (5) consult with and get approval of the Comptroller General before altering such project; and (6) report to the appropriate congressional committees by December 15, 1986.
Requires the Comptroller to report to the appropriate congressional committees every six months through June 30, 1986.
Requires the Department of Agriculture, upon request, to compensate a participating district for losses sustained as a result of the Department's previous change in project methodology. Authorizes appropriations for such purpose.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.
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