Child Nutrition Reform Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Child Nutrition Reform Act - Authorizes the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 1977 and subsequent fiscal years to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to States pursuant to this Act. Stipulates that, in lieu of funds appropriated from the fund in the Treasury, the Secretary may use funds appropriated for the program of encouragement of exportation and domestic consumption of agricultural products. Directs the Secretary to allocate an amount for use in each State for each fiscal year equal to one-third the cost of the recommended dietary allowances of each needy child. States that for children aged five through 17, the allotment shall be for 225 days of each year. Specifies the dollar amount of the daily contribution for each child in fiscal year 1977. Authorizes the Secretary to make a distribution of surplus food in lieu of a cash payment, or as a supplement thereto. Directs the States to use the funds made available to them under this Act by: (1) disbursing them to schools, institutions, or other persons to enable such schools, institutions, or other persons to finance the cost of providing meals in accordance with this Act; (2) provi…