Bill > HR7027

This bill, the School Hunger Elimination Act of 2022, aims to improve the National School Lunch Program by introducing a universal Medicaid direct certification process. This will automatically certify children who are eligible for and receiving Medicaid assistance as eligible for free or reduced-price school meals, without requiring additional application. The bill also establishes a process for directly certifying children who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for the same meal benefits. These provisions are intended to eliminate barriers and ensure eligible children can access the nutritional support they need through school meal programs.