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Free School Meals and Child Nutrition Programs Expansion

This act makes breakfasts and lunches free for all children in schools, eliminating meal charges and debts. It also expands summer and after-school meal programs, ensuring nutritional support for children outside the regular school year.
Key points
All children in participating schools will receive free breakfasts and lunches.
Schools are prohibited from collecting debt for unpaid meal charges.
A program will be established to reimburse schools for existing meal debts.
Summer and after-school meal programs, including an electronic benefit transfer program for children, will be expanded.
Additional payments will be provided to schools that use locally-sourced farm products for meals.
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Print number: 117_S_1530
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2021-05-10
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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_S_1530.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All children in participating schools will receive free breakfasts and lunches.
  • Schools are prohibited from collecting debt for unpaid meal charges.
  • A program will be established to reimburse schools for existing meal debts.
  • Summer and after-school meal programs, including an electronic benefit transfer program for children, will be expanded.
  • Additional payments will be provided to schools that use locally-sourced farm products for meals.
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 Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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