$37,841,674,000 for the child nutrition programs
What the document says“For necessary expenses to carry out the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), except section 21, and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.), except sections 17 and 21; $37,841,674,000 to remain available through September 30, 2027”
This funds school lunch, school breakfast and the related child nutrition programs. Named pieces within the total include $10,000,000 for grants to buy equipment for school kitchens and $5,000,000 for farm to school work, with any single farm to school grant capped at $500,000 in fiscal year 2026.
What the document actually says“For necessary expenses to carry out the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), except section 21, and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.), except sections 17 and 21; $37,841,674,000 to remain available through September 30, 2027”
This money pays for meals for children at school. It can be used through September 2027.
School lunch and school breakfast are paid for here. Some of the money buys kitchen gear. Some helps schools buy from nearby farms.
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