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Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
3/9/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1269
Bill 118 hr 1269, also known as the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023, aims to improve the nutritional quality of meals served in schools across the United States. The bill focuses on providing students with access to healthy and balanced meals that will support their overall well-being and academic performance.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of nutrition standards for school meals, including requirements for the inclusion of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. These standards are designed to ensure that students are receiving the necessary nutrients to support their growth and development.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase access to free and reduced-price meals for low-income students, as well as expand the availability of breakfast and after-school meal programs. By addressing food insecurity and hunger among students, the bill aims to create a more equitable learning environment for all children. Furthermore, the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 includes provisions for promoting nutrition education and physical activity in schools. These initiatives are intended to teach students about the importance of healthy eating habits and regular exercise, ultimately helping them develop lifelong skills for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1269 represents a comprehensive effort to improve the health and well-being of students by ensuring they have access to nutritious meals and education about healthy living. By prioritizing the nutritional needs of children, the bill aims to support their academic success and overall quality of life.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of nutrition standards for school meals, including requirements for the inclusion of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. These standards are designed to ensure that students are receiving the necessary nutrients to support their growth and development.
Additionally, the bill seeks to increase access to free and reduced-price meals for low-income students, as well as expand the availability of breakfast and after-school meal programs. By addressing food insecurity and hunger among students, the bill aims to create a more equitable learning environment for all children. Furthermore, the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 includes provisions for promoting nutrition education and physical activity in schools. These initiatives are intended to teach students about the importance of healthy eating habits and regular exercise, ultimately helping them develop lifelong skills for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1269 represents a comprehensive effort to improve the health and well-being of students by ensuring they have access to nutritious meals and education about healthy living. By prioritizing the nutritional needs of children, the bill aims to support their academic success and overall quality of life.
Congressional Summary of HR 1269
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
This bill permanently increases the federal reimbursement rates for the school lunch and breakfast programs. Specifically, beginning July 1, 2023, the bill provides an additional 45 cents per lunch served in the National School Lunch Program and an additional 28 cents per breakfast served in the School Breakfast Program. These amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation beginning July 1, 2024.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1269
Bill HR 1269 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2023. Bill HR 1269 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 1, 2023. Bill HR 1269's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1218) as of March 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1269
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
98Democrat Cosponsors
96Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1269
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1269
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1269
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