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S 3157119th CongressIn Committee
School Meals for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM] (D-New Mexico)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The School Meals for Healthy Kids Act codifies existing use of Medicaid data for direct certification of students for free school meals.
Key Points
- 1Permanently authorizes use of Medicaid data for direct certification
- 2Maintains existing conditions and procedures for Medicaid-based certification
- 3Amends community eligibility provision multiplier to 1.6
- 4Seeks to streamline student meal assistance enrollment
- 5Reduces administrative burden on schools and families
- 6Improves access to free and reduced-price school meals
Impact Areas
K-12 school nutrition programsLow-income students and familiesState education agenciesSchool food service operationsChild nutrition policy
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