No Shame at School Act of 2025
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require mandatory certification for certain students and reduce stigma associated with unpaid school meal fees, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the "No Shame at School Act of 2025," aims to change the way unpaid school meal fees are handled for certain students. It proposes mandatory certification for students who qualify for reduced-price or free meals, aiming to reduce the stigma associated with unpaid fees. This would mean that students wouldn't be singled out or embarrassed because they can't pay their meal fees.
The bill would mainly affect students from low-income families who qualify for reduced-price or free meals. By changing the certification process and handling of unpaid fees, it seeks to make school more comfortable and supportive for these students. Schools and meal providers would need to adjust their processes to comply with the new rules.
The bill was introduced on September 30, 2025, and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for further review. This means it is still in the early stages of the legislative process and will need to go through several steps before it could become law.
