The "Feed Hungry Kids Act" aims to significantly expand access to universal school meals by amending the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation specifically targets high-poverty areas, making it easier for schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. The bill achieves this by lowering the required identified student percentage (ISP) threshold from its current level to 25 percent . This adjustment will allow more schools and districts to qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision, ensuring that a greater number of children in economically disadvantaged communities receive nutritious meals. The new 25 percent threshold will be fully implemented for all school years commencing on or after July 1, 2025 .
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Agriculture and Food
Feed Hungry Kids Act
USA119th CongressHR-5128| House
| Updated: 9/4/2025
The "Feed Hungry Kids Act" aims to significantly expand access to universal school meals by amending the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation specifically targets high-poverty areas, making it easier for schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. The bill achieves this by lowering the required identified student percentage (ISP) threshold from its current level to 25 percent . This adjustment will allow more schools and districts to qualify for the Community Eligibility Provision, ensuring that a greater number of children in economically disadvantaged communities receive nutritious meals. The new 25 percent threshold will be fully implemented for all school years commencing on or after July 1, 2025 .