To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.

This legislation introduces a procedural safeguard designed to protect and strengthen federal school meal programs. It establishes a formal point of order that prohibits the passage of reconciliation bills—which are typically used for major budget or policy shifts—unless those bills maintain or increase funding and participation in nutrition programs for students. By creating this legislative hurdle, the bill forces lawmakers to prioritize the financial stability of school breakfast and lunch initiatives whenever significant budgetary adjustments are made. For local families in Arlington, this serves as an essential backstop, ensuring that critical food assistance remains a non-negotiable component of federal spending and shielding school-provided meals from potential cuts during broader legislative overhauls. It effectively mandates that child nutrition cannot be sacrificed to balance other budgetary priorities.