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Improving Child Nutrition in Tribal Communities

This act aims to enhance access to nutrition programs for children in tribal communities. It simplifies eligibility for free meals and establishes a tribal-operated pilot program, potentially increasing the availability of healthy food for children in and out of school.
Key points
Children who are enrolled members of an Indian tribe, or have parents who are, will automatically qualify for free school meals.
A pilot program is established, allowing tribes to directly operate meal programs in schools on or near reservations, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 annually.
Increased reimbursement rates for schools serving tribal areas, encouraging better nutrition provision.
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Additional Information
Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2022
Print number: S 4625
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2022-07-26