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Vermont becomes 6th state to make universal free meals permanent

 By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 15, 2023

Starting July 1, all public school students in the state will be offered free breakfast and lunch.

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Lawmakers double down on requiring flavored milk in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 13, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A federal bill would expand access to the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program, and several bills advance at the state level.

Sustainability

Berkeley makes last-ditch effort to outlaw gas kitchen equipment

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 02, 2023

The California city has petitioned a federal court to have more judges consider a ban that three justices have already ruled against.

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Agriculture appropriations bill includes $31.9B in school nutrition funding

By Benita Gingerella on May 30, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: A bill aims to expand summer meal access in rural areas, and Ohio and Louisiana consider eliminating the reduced-price meal category.

Workforce

CDC traces 40% of foodborne-illness outbreaks to infected employees

By Peter Romeo on May 30, 2023

This finding is likely to foster efforts to mandate paid sick leave.

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Universal free meals bill heads to Illinois governor’s desk

By Benita Gingerella on May 23, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: Rhode Island’s Senate passes two universal free meals bills.

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Pork suppliers warn a significant price hike is coming

By Peter Romeo on May 12, 2023

They say a new decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is certain to increase growers' costs while cutting into supplies.

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Federal bills push for more free meals at school

By Benita Gingerella on May 09, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: Georgia gives cafeteria staff a pay raise, and senators in Vermont say yes to universal free meals.

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State funding will give California school kitchens an upgrade

By Benita Gingerella on May 02, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: A handful of states introduce universal free meals bills, and a new Oklahoma law will allow schools to donate leftover food.

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Federal bill aims to keep kids fed during school disruptions

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 25, 2023

The School Meals During School Closures Act would enable waivers allowing free and reduced-price meals to be served during strikes, inclement weather and more.

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