Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) introduced the The Universal School Meals Act Tuesday, which would mandate free meals for all U.S. school children, regardless of family income.
Tuesday that would provide up to three free meals per day to all U.S. school children, regardless of family income level.
The Universal School Meals Program Act would eliminate any requirement for families to prove they earn less than 185 percent of the national poverty level in order for students to be eligible for the meals. It would also remove reduced cost school meals, in favor of making free meals available to all students.
"In the richest country in history of the world, when the top 1 percent are making more than they ever have before, it is simply outrageous that 1 in 5 children will go hungry this year," said Sanders in a."Today, I am proud to propose legislation to make sure that no student goes hungry at a public school and to eliminate the stigma surrounding children who receive free or reduced lunch.
The bill also increases the amount spent on each meal to $2.72 for breakfast and $3.81 for lunch and dinner. The legislators say the new amounts are in line with USDA estimates for the cost of producing school meals. An incentive of an additional $.30 per meal is provided for schools that source at least 30 percent of the meals locally.
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Bernie Sanders wants to give workers an ownership stakes in big companiesThe proposal would guarantee workers eventually take control, through the issuance of new stock, of 20% stakes in the country's largest companies, while mandating that employees elect 45% of corporate boards of directors.
続きを読む »
Democratic debate tonight features a surging Elizabeth Warren and a recuperating Bernie SandersTuesday’s Democratic presidential debate will have a significantly different backdrop than prior ones. Warren is now challenging Biden for the front-runner...
続きを読む »
Under Bernie Sanders' employee ownership plan, workers can buy their companyDemocratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders released his proposed Corporate Accountability and Democracy Plan, which would gradually transfer 20 percent of major companies to employees.
続きを読む »
After heart attack, campaign battles to keep Bernie Sanders in presidential raceWith all campaign events canceled after an unexpected heart surgery and nothing ...
続きを読む »
How Bernie Sanders would give power to workers in their companies
続きを読む »
A Nevada university is investigating a threat targeting African Americans and Bernie Sanders supportersThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas is investigating a threatening note found in a campus bathroom stall last week. It targeted the community, African Americans and local supporters of Bernie Sanders.
続きを読む »