CONQUERING MALNUTRITION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Properly and effectively implemented, the National School Feeding Program envisioned in House Bill 5269 will significantly reduce the number of malnourished children nationwide, particularly in the poorest localities.
Lower malnutrition will not be the only long-term impact. Healthier kids, means improved overall academic performance in school and more productive citizens, which contributes to economic growth and social progress.
HB 5269 was recently approved on third and final reading at the House of Representatives. HB 5269 will await its Senate Counterpart during the bicameral conference phase of the legislative process.
Last July, I filed HB 1438 entitled "An Act Establishing a Nutrition Program for All Public Elementary Schools in the Country and Appropriating Funds Therefor." It was then consolidated with 12 other bills into HB 5269.
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