To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

This bill would change federal law so that, starting in summer 2027, every state that takes part in the National School Lunch Program must also take part in the Summer EBT program, which gives families food benefits for children during the summer. For summers 2024 through 2026, states and covered Indian Tribal organizations could still choose whether to join. Starting in 2027, covered Indian Tribal organizations in the school lunch program would also be included, while others could still choose to join. States required to run Summer EBT would have to submit a management and administration plan for approval by February 15 each year.

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Sponsors

• André Carson Democrat sponsor
• 12 cosponsors