NJ ACR115

Urges the United States Congress to pass the "Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023," which would provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all school children regardless of income or socioeconomic status

Cites child food insecurity statistics, noting 5 million children lived in food insecure homes before COVID-19, rising to an estimated 12 million at the pandemic's height

Highlights that the federal legislation would eliminate school food debt and reimburse schools for all delinquent school meal debt

Notes that free school meals have been shown to reduce financial stress for families and improve health, educational, and behavioral outcomes for students

Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to congressional leadership and all New Jersey members of Congress