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Child Nutrition Support: Expanding Electronic Benefits for School Closures

This act expands a child nutrition program to provide meals not only during summer but also during other school closures. This means children eligible for free school meals will receive funds for food when schools are closed for various reasons, helping families in need. The act also provides financial support to states for implementing and improving the systems required to run this program.
Key points
Children will receive financial support for meals not only during summer but also during other school closures (e.g., due to pandemics, natural disasters).
The benefit amount will cover the value of a free breakfast, lunch, and snack for each day of school closure.
States will receive funding to develop or upgrade data systems necessary for efficient benefit distribution.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3217
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2025-05-06