Universal school lunch program

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As it stands, the bill is expected to fail in the Senate. Direct certification is an electronic data matching process that automatically certifies that income-eligible students receive free or discounted school meals. Recommendations have also been included to reduce hunger in children and increase the flexibility of school meals.

The study found that diet quality for foods from schools improved significantly from a similar study conducted in This option maintains the nutrition standards of the standard school meal programs — including a strong emphasis on providing fruits and vegetables, fluid milk, whole grains, and sensible calorie levels, while allowing schools to serve free meals to all children.

In addition, schools that choose this option will receive higher-than-normal meal reimbursements for every meal they serve, which will support them in serving the most nutritious meals possible while managing increased costs associated with pandemic-related operational and supply chain challenges. This option also affords schools the financial flexibility to further customize their meal service design to fit their local needs.

USDA will continue to offer targeted meal pattern flexibility and technical assistance as needed. In addition, schools and both child and adult care institutions can continue providing breakfasts, lunches, and after school snacks in non-group settings at flexible meal times. Parents or guardians can also pick up meals for their children when programs are not operating normally, all while maintaining social distancing consistent with federal recommendations.

Up to 12 million children are currently living in households where they may not always have enough to eat during the pandemic.