Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to exclude certain military housing.
The Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to exclude certain military housing allowances from the calculation of household income. This change aims to ensure that children who are members of a household of a member of a uniformed service may be certified as eligible for free or reduced price lunches and breakfasts without further application.
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