H.R.2311: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019

Overview

The Anti-Lunch Shaming Act (H.R. 2311) is a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would prohibit schools from using wristbands or hand-stamps to publicly identify a child receiving aid through the federal child nutrition programs. The legislation also would require that any communication related to lunch debt be directed to parents or guardians.

S. 1119 is the Senate companion bill introduced by Sen. Tom Udal.

Our Stance

Support

Priority

Medium

Bill Number

H.R.2311

Date Introduced

April 12, 2019

Committee

House Education and Labor Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor