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N.J. bill would revise farm-to-school program to set up grant fund and make local food purchasing mandatory

 By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 04, 2022

Under the current law, the farm-to-school program only encourages schools to purchase local food.

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California mandates greater pay transparency from employers

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2022

Help wanted ads will be required to include a pay range, and potential hires can't be asked about their past pay levels.

Workforce

Can managers split tips with front-of-house staff?

By Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D. on Sep. 26, 2022

The short answer is no, Advice Guy says, as doing so can have legal ramifications and dent staff morale.

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Bill aims to set up a nationwide advisory council on unpaid meal debt

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 28, 2022

The 14-member council would focus on tackling meal debt and preventing stigmatization.

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Lawmakers reintroduce No Shame at School Act

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 22, 2022

The bill would ban practices often referred to as "lunch shaming" at schools nationwide.

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The House Committee on Education and Labor releases Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 22, 2022

The Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids act would expand and strengthen numerous school nutrition programs.

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USDA to give school nutrition programs close to $1B in procurement aid

By FSD Staff on Jul. 01, 2022

The funding aims to help school districts purchase American-grown products.

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Keep Kids Fed Act passes House and Senate

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2022

The final bill increases meal reimbursements and extends some waivers, however, it will no longer provide free meals to students who qualify for reduced-price ones.

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Illinois sunsets use of latex gloves in foodservice

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 16, 2022

Establishments have until January to find alternatives, with one narrow exception.

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North Carolina bill would offer universal free lunch to students

By Benita Gingerella on May 31, 2022

Public school students would be able to receive lunch at no cost each day.

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