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Easier Access to Free School Meals for Children

This act aims to make it easier for low-income children to access free school meals. It introduces changes to streamline the automatic qualification process for students and increases financial support for schools and tribal organizations to better manage this system. As a result, more children will receive free lunches, potentially reducing financial burdens for many families.
Key points
Streamlining automatic qualification for free school meals, meaning less paperwork for parents.
Increasing financial support for states and tribal organizations to improve systems for meal program qualification.
Expanding options for schools to offer free meals to all students in high-poverty areas, without individual applications.
Increasing the number of children who can be automatically qualified for free meals based on participation in other assistance programs.
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Print number: 117_S_2663
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School MEALS Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2663.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlining automatic qualification for free school meals, meaning less paperwork for parents.
  • Increasing financial support for states and tribal organizations to improve systems for meal program qualification.
  • Expanding options for schools to offer free meals to all students in high-poverty areas, without individual applications.
  • Increasing the number of children who can be automatically qualified for free meals based on participation in other assistance programs.
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. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

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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