Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 proposes a report on eligibility for free or reduced price school meals for children of.

The Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress by October 1, 2026, on the feasibility and cost of certifying children of uniformed service members for free or reduced price school meals. The report will evaluate options for direct certification, including using data from military assistance programs and excluding non-service member income. The bill also proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to exclude certain military housing allowances from the calculation of household income.

Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 proposes a report on eligibility for free or reduced price school meals for children of.

The Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 requires the Secretary of Agriculture to submit a report to Congress by October 1, 2026, on the feasibility and cost of certifying children of uniformed service members for free or reduced price school meals. The report will evaluate options for direct certification, including using data from military assistance programs and excluding non-service member income. The bill also proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to exclude certain military housing allowances from the calculation of household income.