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US HR3366

US HR3366
No Shame at School Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/19/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

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. 1

AI Summary

This bill, the No Shame at School Act of 2019, amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for school meals. Key provisions include making it mandatory for local educational agencies to directly certify eligible children for free or reduced-price meals, requiring retroactive reimbursement for meals served to newly eligible children, and prohibiting the overt identification or segregation of children with unpaid meal fees. The bill also encourages school food authorities to provide the same reimbursable meals to all students, regardless of ability to pay.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/19/2019)

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