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National School Lunch Program Renamed to Honor Civil Rights Activist

This bill renames the national school lunch program to honor Jean E. Fairfax, a civil rights activist who championed equitable access to meals for all children. This change aims to reflect values of equality and justice within a program that supports student nutrition nationwide.
Key points
The school lunch program, which provides meals to millions of children, will be renamed after Jean E. Fairfax.
Jean E. Fairfax was instrumental in ensuring the lunch program reached the most vulnerable children, especially in impoverished communities.
The previous namesake of the program had a history of opposing civil rights and school integration, which was inconsistent with the program's mission.
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Additional Information
Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act of 2023
Print number: HR 4466
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2023-07-03