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Advisory Council on School Meal Debt: Ending Student Stigmatization

This bill establishes a National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt. Its purpose is to develop recommendations to help schools manage meal debts, protect students from stigmatization, and ensure the stability of school meal programs. Citizens can expect that children will not be shamed for unpaid meals, and schools will have better tools to manage their meal program finances.
Key points
A National Advisory Council will be established to address unpaid school meal fees.
The Council aims to ensure students are not stigmatized due to meal debts.
It will also support schools in maintaining the financial stability of meal programs.
The Council will include parents, cafeteria workers, and school food service directors.
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Print number: 118_HR_7639
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]
Process start date: 2024-03-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Advisory Council on Unpaid School Meal Debt Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7639.

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 2024-03-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A National Advisory Council will be established to address unpaid school meal fees.
  • The Council aims to ensure students are not stigmatized due to meal debts.
  • It will also support schools in maintaining the financial stability of meal programs.
  • The Council will include parents, cafeteria workers, and school food service directors.
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. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-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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