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School meal programs are important in fighting child hunger.
When students participate in school meals programs, their behavior, comprehension, and attendance improve.
The meals they receive at home are just as important, and that’s why the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a lifeline for families struggling with food insecurity.
Nutritious meals prepare children for learning and shape their food choices and health outcomes as adults.
Help students get the healthy meals they need. Ask Congress to fund free school meals for all students, hands-on training and professional development for school food-service staff, and up-to-date equipment for school kitchens, and to protect and strengthen SNAP—our nation’s most effective anti-hunger program.
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NEA Urges House to Vote NO on Funding Bill that Worsens Food Insecurity
Submitted on July 25, 2023
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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HR 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 www.congress.gov
Introduced on January 17, 2024
H.R. 7024 would raise the amount of the credit, index it to inflation, and increase the “refundable” portion for the poorest families.
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HR 6639 Poverty Line Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on December 6, 2023
This bill would update the way the Federal government calculates the federal poverty line by accounting for real costs and adjusting for regional differences. This would make millions of more families eligible for safety net programs, including Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), LIHEAP, and many more.
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S 3294 Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on November 14, 2023
A bill that would improve the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), including by raising reimbursement rates for snacks and meals.