US SB1064 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: Introduced on May 8 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Pending: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 8 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-05-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Pending: Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish requirements for the treatment of a child who is a student at a school participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program and is unable to pay for a meal at the school. The bill applies to a child who either does not have funds to pay for a meal or has outstanding credit that was extended by a school food authority (SFA). A SFA may not permit public identification or stigmatization of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp. The child also may not be required to: (1) perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally, or (2) dispose of food after it has been served to the child. Any communication related to outstanding credit must be directed to the child's parent or guardian. A child may be required to deliver a letter regarding outstanding credit that is addressed to a parent or guardian if the letter is not distributed to the child in a manner that stigmatizes the child. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress regarding several issues regarding the administration of the school meal programs.
Title
Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017
Sponsors
Sen. Tom Udall [D-NM] | Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA] | Sen. Martin Heinrich [D-NM] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] |
Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] | Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY] | Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
Sen. Chris Van Hollen [D-MD] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Tammy Duckworth [D-IL] |
Sen. Mazie Hirono [D-HI] | Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-05-08 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
Same As/Similar To
HB2401 (Same As) 2017-05-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
HB6977 (Related) 2018-09-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
HB6977 (Related) 2018-09-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Subjects
Adoption and foster care
Agriculture and food
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Nutrition and diet
Agriculture and food
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Nutrition and diet
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1064/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1064/BILLS-115s1064is.pdf |