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  • S. 5181, titled the “Make America Active Again Act,” proposes changes to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to ensure that schools participating in the National School Lunch Program offer students in kindergarten through 5th grade at least 150 minutes of...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5181 wants schools to make sure kids in kindergarten to 5th grade have enough time to play and exercise every week, like having gym class or recess. It's about making sure children stay healthy and active.

  • H.R. 10552, known as the "School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2024," proposes that the Secretary of Agriculture must cancel all existing debts that families owe for school meals within 180 days of the Act being enacted. This includes debts from the National School Lunch Program and the...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the person in charge of food stuff to erase all the money families owe for school lunches and breakfasts. This means kids can get meals at school without their families worrying about paying for them, and the schools will get the money they need from a special fund to cover it.