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To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.

USA115th CongressHR-6977| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2018
Richard M. Nolan

Richard M. Nolan

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
No Blame, No Shame Act 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. A local educational agency may not permit: the public identification of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp; the stigmatization of the child, such as by preventing participation in school events; or requirements for the child to perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally or 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. The bill sets forth reporting and disclosure requirements regarding school meal collection policies, violations of this bill, and the amount of student meal debt. The bill also: (1) establishes penalties for violations, and (2) prohibits the use of collection agencies to collect an outstanding debt if the agency charges the child or the child's family fees that are in addition to the debt.
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Timeline
May 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1064
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • May 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1064
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Related Bills

  • HR 115-2401: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
  • S 115-1064: A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
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To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.

USA115th CongressHR-6977| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2018
No Blame, No Shame Act 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. A local educational agency may not permit: the public identification of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp; the stigmatization of the child, such as by preventing participation in school events; or requirements for the child to perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally or 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. The bill sets forth reporting and disclosure requirements regarding school meal collection policies, violations of this bill, and the amount of student meal debt. The bill also: (1) establishes penalties for violations, and (2) prohibits the use of collection agencies to collect an outstanding debt if the agency charges the child or the child's family fees that are in addition to the debt.
View Full Text

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Timeline
May 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1064
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in House
Sep 28, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • May 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1064
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • September 28, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Richard M. Nolan

Richard M. Nolan

Democratic Representative

Minnesota

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2401: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
  • S 115-1064: A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthChild safety and welfareElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesHomelessness and emergency shelterNutrition and diet