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Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
3/14/2024, 11:29 AM
Summary of Bill S 3093
Bill 118 s 3093, also known as the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of improving the nutritional quality of meals served in schools across the country. The bill aims to ensure that all students have access to healthy and nutritious meals that will support their overall health and well-being.
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 includes provisions for increasing access to free and reduced-price meals for students from low-income families. This is intended to address food insecurity among children and ensure that all students have access to the nutrition they need to succeed in school. The Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 also includes provisions for promoting nutrition education and increasing participation in school meal programs. By educating students about the importance of healthy eating and making it easier for them to access nutritious meals, the bill aims to improve overall student health and academic performance. Overall, Bill 118 s 3093 is focused on improving the nutritional quality of meals served in schools and ensuring that all students have access to healthy and nutritious food. By addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition education, and establishing nutrition standards for school meals, the bill aims to support the health and well-being of students across the country.
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 includes provisions for increasing access to free and reduced-price meals for students from low-income families. This is intended to address food insecurity among children and ensure that all students have access to the nutrition they need to succeed in school. The Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023 also includes provisions for promoting nutrition education and increasing participation in school meal programs. By educating students about the importance of healthy eating and making it easier for them to access nutritious meals, the bill aims to improve overall student health and academic performance. Overall, Bill 118 s 3093 is focused on improving the nutritional quality of meals served in schools and ensuring that all students have access to healthy and nutritious food. By addressing food insecurity, promoting nutrition education, and establishing nutrition standards for school meals, the bill aims to support the health and well-being of students across the country.
Congressional Summary of S 3093
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, 2024, 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, 2025.
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Current Status of Bill S 3093
Bill S 3093 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 19, 2023. Bill S 3093 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 19, 2023. Bill S 3093's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of October 19, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3093
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
24Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3093
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3093
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2023
A bill 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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