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PS 336

Para crear la “Ley de la Corporación de Comedores Escolares y la Ampliación de sus Servicios a Adultos Mayores”, cuya misión principal será establecer una operación integral efectiva respecto a procesos, productos y servicios e implantar un programa agresivo que planifique, organice, dirija y fiscalice las operaciones de las autoridades escolares de alimentos y los programas de nutrición, desde la infancia hasta la vejez; derogar la Ley Núm. 328 de 15 de abril de 1946, según enmendada, mediante la cual se creó la División de Comedores Escolares del Departamento de Educación de Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill creates new School Cafeteria Corporation to manage nutrition services from children through elderly adults, replacing 1946 system with consolidated operations and aggressive service expansion.

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Bill Summary · PS 336

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 336 proposes creating the "School Cafeteria Corporation Law and Expansion of Services to Elderly Adults" to replace the 1946 Division of School Cafeterias with a new integrated operational structure. The bill aims to establish comprehensive management of food processes, products, and nutritional services spanning from childhood through old age, while repealing the original 1946 legislation that established the current school cafeteria system.

Why is this important

School feeding programs are critical infrastructure affecting child nutrition, food security, and educational outcomes for vulnerable populations. Expanding these services to elderly adults addresses senior nutrition gaps while potentially improving operational efficiency through consolidated management. The institutional restructuring could modernize procurement, quality standards, and service delivery across the nutrition system.

Potential points of contention

  • Institutional change risks: Replacing a 79-year-old system introduces implementation challenges; legacy employees, contracts, and established procedures could face disruption during transition
  • Funding and scope: Expanding services to elderly adults requires significant budget allocation; unclear how the "aggressive program" will be financed or whether current school budgets will be diverted
  • Operational feasibility: Centralized control of school cafeterias across Puerto Rico's geography and existing municipal/regional structures may face coordination and accountability challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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