Washington, Aug. 10 -- Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following press release:
(Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle reintroduced the Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation he authored to help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The bill would establish a new federal grant program supporting reading programs at schools that serve as summer meal sites, helping students stay engaged academically even after the school year ends.
"Summer break should never mean a child falls behind in school or goes without a healthy meal," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "For too many families, that's exactly what's happening. This bill is a simple idea with a real impact: k...