No Shame at School Act of 2025

This bill (S 2944) requires schools to automatically certify students from households with unpaid meal fees for free or reduced-price meals (replacing discretionary eligibility checks) and mandates retroactive reimbursement for meals served during the current school year. It directly affects students and families who owe school meal fees ("covered children") and requires schools to stop stigmatizing them - banning special tokens, segregated seating, or public lists identifying unpaid fees. Schools must also avoid contacting students directly about fees, withhold grades or activities, or use debt collectors when collecting unpaid meal debts. The law aims to eliminate shame around meal fees by ensuring equitable access to school meals and protecting students from discrimination.