Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Summary
The Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 proposes to remove certain military housing allowances from the income test used to qualify children for free or reduced-price school meals. It also directs the Secretaries of Agriculture and Defense to study a direct‑certification system for military families. The measure aims to make it easier for service members’ children to receive nutrition assistance.
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