Food Stamp and Commodity Distribution Amendments of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Food Stamp and Commodity Distribution Amendments of 1981 - Title I: Major Food Stamp Revisions - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to provide for a reduction in the value of food stamp allotments to households in which school age children (up to a maximum of four children) are eligible for meals under the national school lunch program. Defines "school age child" to mean a household member of at least six years of age but less than 18 years of age and any other household member attending elementary or secondary school. Provides for an annual adjustment of the thrifty food plan in lieu of a semi-annual adjustment. Makes the household income eligibility standard 130 percent of the nonfarm income poverty guidelines prescribed by the Office of Management and Budget. Eliminates the requirement for reports by: (1) the Secretary of Agriculture on the feasibility of recovering excessive food stamp benefits through Federal income tax data; and (2) the Director of the Congressional Budget Office on the review of the various consumer price indices. Increases the standard deduction in computing income for eligible households and the excess shelter expense deduction for such households. Eliminat…