The bill, S. 5200, known as the "No Shame at School Act of 2024," aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to ensure certain students are mandatorily certified for free or reduced-price meals and to reduce the stigma associated with unpaid school meal...
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The bill wants to make sure kids at school can eat lunch without feeling bad if their family can't pay right away. It says schools should find ways to help families fill out forms to get free lunches and not make a big deal if lunch money is owed, like calling out students or keeping them from school activities.