Search Results: keywords:"eligibility threshold"

  • H. R. 9406 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the efficiency of summer meals.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:875

    H. R. 9406, titled the “Summer Meals Act of 2024,” aims to improve the efficiency of summer meal programs for children in the United States. The bill proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act by reducing eligibility criteria from 50% to 40% for...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9406 wants to make it easier for kids to get meals during the summer by lowering the rules for who can join, helping more schools work with other groups, and giving money to places that bring meals to kids, especially in areas where it's hard to get food.

  • S. 4523 — To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand community eligibility, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:289

    S. 4523 aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make it easier for schools to be eligible for community-based meal programs. The bill proposes to lower the eligibility threshold to 25 percent, starting from the 2024 school year, allowing more schools...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 4523 is a bill that tries to make it easier for schools to give free meals to their students by changing a rule, so more schools can join these meal programs. But, it doesn't explain why this change is needed, how it affects the budget, or if it’s fair for all schools.