School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2025

# School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would cancel unpaid school lunch debt for students across the United States. Currently, some families struggle to pay for their children's meals at school, and these unpaid balances accumulate as debt. If passed, the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act would eliminate these existing debts, relieving financial obligations that students' families owe to schools for meals already provided. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily benefit low-income families and students who have been unable to pay for school lunches.

It would also affect school districts, which currently carry these unpaid balances on their books. Schools sometimes use collection practices or restrict meal access when families fall behind on payments, so this bill could change those practices. **Current Status** The bill (S 993) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. At this stage, the bill is under review and has not advanced further in the legislative process.