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Easier Access to Free School Meals for Children

This act aims to simplify children's access to free school meals by improving the direct certification process. It introduces grants for states and tribal organizations to enhance certification systems and increases flexibility for schools participating in the free meal program. This means more children from low-income families can receive nutritional support without additional paperwork.
Key points
Streamlining direct certification for free school meals, reducing bureaucracy for parents.
Grants available for states and tribal organizations to modernize certification systems, speeding up the process.
Increasing the percentage of children who can be directly certified for free school meal programs.
Greater flexibility for schools to offer free meals to all students if a significant portion qualifies for assistance.
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Print number: 118_HR_5407
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School MEALS Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5407.

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 2023-09-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Streamlining direct certification for free school meals, reducing bureaucracy for parents.
  • Grants available for states and tribal organizations to modernize certification systems, speeding up the process.
  • Increasing the percentage of children who can be directly certified for free school meal programs.
  • Greater flexibility for schools to offer free meals to all students if a significant portion qualifies for assistance.
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. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5].

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 2025-12-25.

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