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Expanding Free School Meals: Changing Eligibility Rules

The bill amends the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) rules under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. It lowers the eligibility threshold for school districts and increases the multiplier used to calculate federal meal funding. These changes apply to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023.
Key points
The bill amends eligibility rules for special assistance payments under the school lunch program.
The eligibility threshold is set to not more than 25 percent (the previous value is not stated in the source text).
The multiplier used for funding calculations is set to 2.5 (the previous value is not stated in the source text).
These changes apply to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023.
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Print number: 118_HR_2567
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Process start date: 2023-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Meals Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2567.

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 2023-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill amends eligibility rules for special assistance payments under the school lunch program.
  • The eligibility threshold is set to not more than 25 percent (the previous value is not stated in the source text).
  • The multiplier used for funding calculations is set to 2.5 (the previous value is not stated in the source text).
  • These changes apply to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2023.
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. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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