Improving Child and Adult Care Food Program: More Meals, Less Paperwork.
This act aims to streamline the child and adult care food program, making meals more accessible and reducing administrative burdens. Citizens can expect clearer rules regarding meals and fewer formalities for care facilities, which should lead to better quality of care.
Key points
Increased meal flexibility: Facilities can offer up to three meals and one or two snacks daily, benefiting children spending long hours there.
Simplified regulations: An advisory committee will be established to reduce unnecessary paperwork and streamline processes for care facilities, potentially lowering costs and improving operations.
Fairer evaluations: Clearer criteria for evaluating facilities will be introduced, distinguishing between minor errors and serious violations, ensuring fairer treatment.
Study on additional meals: An analysis of the benefits of additional meals for working families and the local economy will be conducted, potentially leading to further program improvements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5919
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2021-11-09