Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
Latest action (6 Aug 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10058, the Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026, would create a new federal competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Grants would go to state library administrative agencies, which would in turn award subgrants to local school districts. Districts that qualify — those serving summer lunch through the federal summer food service program or seamless summer option, at schools where at least half of pre-K through third-grade students read below grade level or are at risk of doing so — could use the funds to keep school libraries open and offer literacy activities during the summer, for programs lasting at least six weeks.
The bill affects state libraries, eligible school districts and the students they serve, and community partners that districts would be required to involve in running the programs. Recipient states and districts would have to apply, meet reporting requirements, and prioritize districts with high ratios of eligible students to lunch sites. The Act authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-NY) on August 6, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on; committee consideration, potential amendment, and floor votes in both chambers would be required before it could become law.
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Official summary
Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026
This bill establishes a grant program to support summer early reading programs held at schools with a summer lunch site.
Specifically, the Department of Education must use funds provided for the program to award competitive grants to state library administrative agencies to enable them to award subgrants to eligible local educational agencies for summer early reading programs held at schools with a summer lunch site.
The program is open to local educational agencies that include schools where at least 50% of the students in prekindergarten through grade 3 are (1) reading below grade level at grade 3, or (2) at risk of reading below grade level at grade 3.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10058 do?
- H.R. 10058, the Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026, would create a new federal competitive grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Grants would go to state library administrative agencies, which would in turn award subgrants to local school districts. Districts that qualify — those serving summer lunch through the federal summer food service program or seamless summer option, at schools where at least half of pre-K through third-grade students read below grade level or are at risk of doing so — could use the funds to keep school libraries open and offer literacy activities during the summer, for programs lasting at least six weeks. The bill affects state libraries, eligible school districts and the students they serve, and community partners that districts would be required to involve in running the programs. Recipient states and districts would have to apply, meet reporting requirements, and prioritize districts with high ratios of eligible students to lunch sites. The Act authorizes $5 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The bill was introduced by Rep. Joseph Morelle (D-NY) on August 6, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on; committee consideration, potential amendment, and floor votes in both chambers would be required before it could become law.
- Has H.R. 10058 become law?
- Not yet. As of 6 Aug 2026, H.R. 10058 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10058?
- H.R. 10058 was sponsored by Rep. Joseph Morelle [D-NY25] (Democrat-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10058?
- Introduced (6 Aug 2026).
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