To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require that only a school food authority that had a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account on June 30th of the year preceding the previous school year shall be required to establish a price for paid lunches.

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Congressional Summary of HR 5686

This bill provides that only school food authorities with a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account on June 30th of the year preceding the previous school year are required to establish a price for paid lunches using the formula specified under current law (known as Paid Lunch Equity requirements).

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Current Status of Bill HR 5686

Bill HR 5686 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2020. Bill HR 5686 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2020. Bill HR 5686's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5686

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5686

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Education programs funding

- Elementary and secondary education

- Food assistance and relief

- Nutrition and diet

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5686

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require that only a school food authority that had a negative balance in the nonprofit school food service account on June 30th of the year preceding the previous school year shall be required to establish a price for paid lunches.