SB 180: Universal School Meals

Overview Resources

• U.S. Standard (pre-pandemic)
  • Pre-pandemic NSLP 3-tier lower cost school lunches
  • Universal Free Meals – USDA relief during pandemic
  • Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021
  • Community Eligibility Provision
    • details
• State Standard (post-pandemic)
  • Post-pandemic options
    • return of 3-tier cost to NSB and NSL programs
    • application for CAP authorized | Universal Free Meals programs

Pros

• School children should never go hungry
• Universal free meals eliminate more than “lunch shaming”
• States are gradually considering / adopting universal free meals
• Success breeds success