Bill > HR6977

This bill, the No Blame, No Shame Act, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for school meals. It would require local educational agencies to ensure that students without funds or with outstanding meal debt are not publicly identified, prevented from participating in school activities, or required to perform chores not required of other students. The bill also encourages schools to coordinate with agencies to ensure that homeless and foster children receive free meals, and requires schools to provide meals regardless of a child's ability to pay or outstanding debt. Overall, the bill seeks to eliminate the stigma associated with free or reduced-price school meals and ensure equitable access to nutrition for all students.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6977/all-info