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School Meals during School Closures Act
3/14/2024, 4:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2777
Bill 118 hr 2777, also known as the School Meals during School Closures Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that students who rely on school meals for nutrition are still able to access these meals during school closures, such as those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The bill proposes to provide funding to schools and other institutions that participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. This funding would allow these institutions to continue providing meals to students even when schools are closed. The bill also includes provisions for flexibility in meal service, allowing for alternative meal distribution methods such as grab-and-go meals or delivery services.
Additionally, the bill aims to address food insecurity among students by expanding eligibility for free and reduced-price meals during times of school closures. This would ensure that more students have access to nutritious meals, regardless of their family's financial situation. Overall, the School Meals during School Closures Act seeks to support students and families during challenging times by ensuring that access to nutritious meals is maintained even when schools are closed.
The bill proposes to provide funding to schools and other institutions that participate in the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. This funding would allow these institutions to continue providing meals to students even when schools are closed. The bill also includes provisions for flexibility in meal service, allowing for alternative meal distribution methods such as grab-and-go meals or delivery services.
Additionally, the bill aims to address food insecurity among students by expanding eligibility for free and reduced-price meals during times of school closures. This would ensure that more students have access to nutritious meals, regardless of their family's financial situation. Overall, the School Meals during School Closures Act seeks to support students and families during challenging times by ensuring that access to nutritious meals is maintained even when schools are closed.
Congressional Summary of HR 2777
School Meals during School Closures Act
This bill allows states or eligible service providers (e.g., school districts) to request a waiver of certain requirements to continue providing no-cost and reduced-cost meals to students during certain school closures. The Department of Agriculture may provide a waiver, with exceptions, to provide meals and meal supplements during a school closure due to
- a strike or other labor-management dispute;
- inclement weather, a natural disaster, a public health emergency, unsafe facilities, construction, or repairs; or
- other unanticipated events.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2777
Bill HR 2777 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2777 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2023. Bill HR 2777's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of April 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2777
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
90Democrat Cosponsors
90Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2777
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2777
School Meals during School Closures Act
School Meals during School Closures Act
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a waiver under such Act to address certain school closures, and for other purposes.
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