Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 repeals reduced price breakfasts and lunches, and raises the income limit for free meals to 224% of the.

The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 repeals the reduced price breakfast and lunch programs, eliminating the option for schools to charge a reduced price for these meals. It also raises the income threshold for free meal eligibility to 224% of the poverty level. The bill includes provisions for direct certification of children receiving Medicaid benefits and retroactive reimbursement for previously served meals. It aims to ensure more children have access to free meals by simplifying the certification process and expanding eligibility.

Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 repeals reduced price breakfasts and lunches, and raises the income limit for free meals to 224% of the.

The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 repeals the reduced price breakfast and lunch programs, eliminating the option for schools to charge a reduced price for these meals. It also raises the income threshold for free meal eligibility to 224% of the poverty level. The bill includes provisions for direct certification of children receiving Medicaid benefits and retroactive reimbursement for previously served meals. It aims to ensure more children have access to free meals by simplifying the certification process and expanding eligibility.