Senate bill S4602-117

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for school meals, and for other purposes.

• Last activity on Jul 25, 2022

• Introduced Jul 25, 2022

• By Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

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Main Subject: Agriculture and Food

No Shame at School Act of 2022

This bill establishes requirements for the treatment of a child who is participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program and owes unpaid school meal fees. It also requires local educational agencies to certify certain children (e.g., homeless children) as categorically eligible for free lunches or breakfasts without an application.

HR8450-117, HR8477-117,

Senate Actions

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Jul. 25 2022	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Library of Congress Actions

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Jul. 25 2022	Introduced in Senate

Senate bill S4602-117

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for school meals, and for other purposes.

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