In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill changes the federal school lunch program so that all students receive free lunches, removing any income‑based eligibility rules. It also sets a national average payment of $4.86 per lunch, adjusted for inflation, and creates a program to reimburse schools for any unpaid meal charges while prohibiting schools from collecting that debt. The changes would take effect one year after the law is passed.
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