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NE LR296
Resolution
Status
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robert Hallstrom
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. President and Congress to permanently reimburse all participating family day care homes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program at Tier I rates (the higher reimbursement level) and provide additional reimbursements for each meal and supplement served
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The Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 temporarily provided these enhanced reimbursements, including an extra 10 cents per meal and supplement, but expired on June 30, 2023
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Nebraska currently has 1,283 early care and education programs participating in the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program, serving a daily average of 23,695 children
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Without federal action to make these changes permanent before October 1, 2026, low-income children risk losing access to healthy nutrition through the program
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. President, Speaker of the House, Senate President, and all Nebraska Congressional members
Legislative Description
Urge the President of the United States and members of Congress to make permanent changes to the Child and Adult Food Programs
Last Action
Notice of hearing for February 25, 2026
2/10/2026