Support for Foster and Kinship Care Children in School Meal Programs
This act makes it easier for children in foster care, adopted children, and those cared for by grandparents or other relatives to automatically receive free or reduced-price school meals. It also ensures that children transferring to a new school retain their meal benefits, easing their transition and supporting their caregivers.
Key points
Expands automatic eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals to include more children in foster care, adopted children, and those living with grandparents or other relatives.
Ensures that children who transfer to a new school, even in a different district, maintain their eligibility for school meals, providing continuous support.
Includes schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education in the direct certification program for meals.
Simplifies the meal eligibility process for children receiving Medicaid, especially those in foster care or receiving SSI benefits.
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