Schools would get $28 million to make it easier for kids to get free lunches.
This bill would set aside $28 million. This money would help states and Tribal organizations make it easier for eligible children to get free school meals without needing to apply. It would also update how schools count students for a program that offers free meals to all students in high-poverty areas. This aims to help more kids get the food they need.
Today, states don't have a strict deadline for putting direct certification measures in place, and there's no dedicated federal money for improving these systems. This bill would require states to put these measures in place within three school years. It would also set aside $28 million to help states and Tribal organizations. This money would improve how they automatically enroll children for free school meals. It would also expand the period schools use to count students for the Community Eligibility Option, potentially allowing more high-poverty schools to offer free meals to all students.
HR 6795 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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