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Ending Shame for Unpaid School Meals

This act aims to ensure no child is shamed or discriminated against due to unpaid school meal fees. It mandates automatic qualification for free meals for eligible students and prohibits practices that could stigmatize them, such as taking away food or publicly announcing debts.
Key points
Children whose families owe meal fees will be automatically certified for free meals if they meet eligibility criteria.
Schools cannot shame children, for example, by publicly announcing names, taking away food, or prohibiting participation in extracurricular activities due to meal debts.
Communication regarding unpaid meal fees will be directed only to parents or guardians, not to children.
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Print number: 117_HR_8477
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2022-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Shame at School Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8477.

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 2022-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Children whose families owe meal fees will be automatically certified for free meals if they meet eligibility criteria.
  • Schools cannot shame children, for example, by publicly announcing names, taking away food, or prohibiting participation in extracurricular activities due to meal debts.
  • Communication regarding unpaid meal fees will be directed only to parents or guardians, not to children.
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 House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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