Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022

Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022

This bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide additional food (known as commodity assistance) to states participating in the School Breakfast Program (SBP). Under current law, USDA provides commodity assistance to states participating in the National School Lunch Program based on the number of lunches served. The food may also be served as part of the SBP or other child nutrition programs.

Specifically, the bill (1) repeals a provision that prohibits USDA from offering commodity assistance based on the number of school breakfasts served, and (2) requires USDA to use a specified formula to provide additional commodity assistance for each school breakfast served.

Bill 117 HR 6718, also known as the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022, aims to improve access to healthy breakfast options for students in schools across the United States. The bill focuses on ensuring that all students have the opportunity to start their day with a nutritious meal, which has been shown to have a positive impact on academic performance and overall health.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the expansion of the School Breakfast Program, which provides federal funding to schools to offer breakfast to students. The bill seeks to increase participation in the program by making it easier for schools to implement and by providing additional resources to support breakfast programs.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the nutritional quality of breakfasts served in schools, such as setting standards for the types of foods that can be offered and promoting the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This is intended to ensure that students are receiving the nutrients they need to fuel their bodies and minds for a successful day of learning. Overall, the Healthy Breakfasts Help Kids Learn Act of 2022 is a bipartisan effort to support the health and well-being of students by ensuring they have access to nutritious breakfast options. By prioritizing the importance of a healthy start to the day, the bill aims to improve academic outcomes and promote lifelong healthy habits among America's youth.