The Feed Hungry Kids Act lowers the minimum percentage of students in high poverty areas eligible for universal meal service to 25 percent.
The Feed Hungry Kids Act amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to lower the minimum identified student percentage for universal meal service in high poverty areas to 25 percent. This change applies to each school year beginning on or after July 1, 2025. The bill aims to ensure more students in high poverty areas receive free meals.
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