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AFTERSchool Meals Act of 2009

Introduced: July 23, 2009 Introduced by: Moore, Gwen Democratic · Wisconsin See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Oct 22, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Oct 22, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Jul 23, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Jul 23, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Afterschool Flexibility to Expand Reimbursement for School Meals Act of 2009 or the AFTERSchool Meals Act of 2009 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make institutions in any state eligible for reimbursement for meals provided to at-risk school children under programs organized primarily to provide care to at-risk school children during after-school hours, weekends, or holidays during the regular school year. (Currently, reimbursement is limited to institutions in 10 states.)

Assists states in providing meals and meal supplements to children participating in after-school programs in elementary and secondary schools. (Currently, assistance is provided for meal supplements.)

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to states to encourage institutions and schools to participate in these expanded programs.

What's happening now October 22, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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