§ 21-10-108 — The school protein enhancement project

(a) The school protein enhancement project is created.
Under the project and for the 2021-2022 school year and
thereafter, the department of education may provide financial
assistance to school districts to increase the quantity of
Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef and bison used in school
meals. Financial assistance shall be provided only to pay for
processing costs for Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef or bison
donated to a school district. The project shall meet program
requirements and criteria established by rule and regulation of
the department. The department shall, contingent upon available
funding, provide a match of at least one dollar ($1.00) for
every one dollar ($1.00) contributed by school districts to pay
for Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef or bison processing costs.
The department may accept any gifts, contributions, donations,
grants or federal funds specifically given to the department to
support the school protein enhancement project. The department
shall, to the extent possible, maintain the structure and
requirements of the school protein enhancement pilot project for
public school children as created by 2017 Wyoming Session Laws,
Chapter 137. The department shall also endeavor to provide
funding to as many school districts as possible.
(b) Each school district may apply to the department of
education for financial assistance under this section.
Application shall be on a form and in a manner prescribed by the
department. At a minimum, the application shall include a
description of the district's goals for increasing the quantity
of Wyoming poultry, lamb, pork, beef or bison used in school
lunches.