The bill will stress a major funding stream schools rely on, leading to ripple effects that make it harder for schools to offer free meals.

President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” has passed the Senate and is set to pass in the House on Thursday. If it does, the bill will head to the White House for the president to sign. For many Medicaid and food stamps recipients,

Some of the bill’s changes go into effect later this year, while others won’t start until after the midterms in 2026.