Bill > ACR115

This concurrent resolution urges the United States Congress to pass the "Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023," a proposed federal legislation designed to address child hunger and food insecurity. The resolution highlights the significant challenges faced by children during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, noting that millions of children lived in food-insecure homes, which can negatively impact their health, education, and overall well-being. The proposed act would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all school children, regardless of their family's socioeconomic status, effectively expanding the existing school meal program. Additionally, the legislation aims to eliminate school food debt by reimbursing schools for all delinquent meal charges, which would help reduce financial stress for students and their families. The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that no child is left hungry and seeks to permanently address the nutritional needs of students across the United States by supporting this comprehensive school meals program.

Education

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