National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt Act of 2022

National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt Act of 2022

This bill establishes the National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs to provide recommendations to the Food and Nutrition Service with respect to addressing unpaid school meal fees by ensuring that students are not stigmatized and school food authorities can maintain fiscal solvency in order to ensure the long-term viability of school meal programs.

Bill 117 HR 8509, also known as the National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt Act of 2022, aims to address the issue of unpaid meal debt in schools across the United States. The bill proposes the establishment of a National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt, which would be responsible for studying and making recommendations on how to reduce and eliminate unpaid meal debt in schools.

The council would be composed of experts in the fields of education, nutrition, and finance, as well as representatives from school districts, non-profit organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. The council would be tasked with conducting research on the causes of unpaid meal debt, identifying best practices for addressing the issue, and developing strategies for preventing unpaid meal debt in the future.

Additionally, the bill would require the council to submit an annual report to Congress outlining its findings and recommendations. The report would also include an analysis of the effectiveness of any measures taken to reduce unpaid meal debt in schools. Overall, the National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt Act of 2022 seeks to provide a comprehensive and evidence-based approach to addressing the issue of unpaid meal debt in schools, with the ultimate goal of ensuring that all students have access to nutritious meals without the burden of debt.