Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026

This bill would change the federal school lunch law so that certain military housing allowances are not counted as household income when deciding whether a child qualifies for free or reduced-price school meals. It does this by removing limiting language from an existing section of the law that deals with housing allowances. The bill would also require the Secretary of Agriculture, working with the Secretary of Defense, to send Congress a report by October 1, 2026. The report would study the cost and feasibility of letting children in uniformed service households qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches and breakfasts without filing a separate application.

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• Andy Kim Democrat sponsor
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