Child Nutrition Support: Meals During Summer and School Closures
This act expands the child nutrition support program to provide meals to children not only during summer but also during school closure periods. This means that children eligible for free school meals will receive financial assistance for food even when schools are closed for reasons other than summer vacation, aiming to combat child hunger.
Key points
Expanded Nutrition Program: Children will receive food assistance not only during summer but also when schools are closed for 5 or more consecutive weekdays.
Increased Financial Support: The benefit amount will cover the value of free breakfast, lunch, and a snack for each day of summer or school closure.
State Support: The federal government will initially cover 100% of administrative costs for states, gradually decreasing to 50% by 2031.
Data System Grants: $50 million is allocated to help states develop or upgrade data systems necessary for program implementation.
Status:
Introduced
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