This bill amends federal school lunch law to increase food assistance for children during summer months when school is not in session. Specifically, it requires the government to provide donated foods to summer meal programs at the same value level used for regular school year programs, rather than potentially lower amounts. The change affects service institutions that operate summer food programs serving low-income children. The legislation does not specify new funding amounts or implementation timelines, but instead adjusts how existing commodity donations are valued and distributed during the summer period. The bill was introduced in December 2023 and referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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