Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2024

This bill provides $5 million annually from 2025 to 2029 to fund 6-week summer reading programs at schools participating in federal summer meal programs. It targets schools where at least 50% of pre-K-3 students are reading below grade level, requiring programs to include library access and literacy activities. States will distribute funds to eligible schools through competitive grants, with schools needing to partner with community organizations to implement the programs. The law focuses on supporting early literacy during summer breaks when learning gaps often widen for students in qualifying schools.