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Free School Meals for All Children and Nutritional Support

This act aims to provide free breakfasts and lunches for all children attending schools. It also introduces a summer food benefits program, prohibits "meal shaming" practices, and addresses reimbursement for school meal debts.
Key points
All children in schools participating in breakfast and lunch programs will receive meals for free, regardless of family income.
Schools will be prohibited from collecting unpaid meal debts from parents or shaming children for such debts.
A Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will be established for lower-income families to ensure children have access to food outside the school year.
Schools will receive additional payments for meals prepared with locally-sourced farm products, supporting local farmers.
Nutrition programs for children in child and adult care facilities and afterschool programs will also offer free meals and supplements.
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Print number: 117_HR_3115
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3115.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All children in schools participating in breakfast and lunch programs will receive meals for free, regardless of family income.
  • Schools will be prohibited from collecting unpaid meal debts from parents or shaming children for such debts.
  • A Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will be established for lower-income families to ensure children have access to food outside the school year.
  • Schools will receive additional payments for meals prepared with locally-sourced farm products, supporting local farmers.
  • Nutrition programs for children in child and adult care facilities and afterschool programs will also offer free meals and supplements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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