Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Sensible School Lunch Act”.
Sensible School Lunch Act
A BILL
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs, and for other purposes.
Sec. 2 Nutritional requirements for school lunch and breakfast programs
Additional reimbursement— Section 4(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(3)(A)(ii)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(III) Maximum quantities—The interim or final regulations required under this clause shall not establish a maximum quantity of grains, meat, or meat alternates that may be served in any meal or during any period of time of any school year.”
Rules— Section 9(a)(4)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(4)(B)) is amended—
by striking “Not later” and inserting the following:
“(i) In general—Subject to clause (ii), not later”
by adding at the end the following:
“(ii) Maximum quantities—The rules required under clause (ii) shall not establish a maximum quantity of grains, meat, or meat alternates that may be served in any meal or during any period of time of any school year.”