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Massachusetts alters calculation for low-income students

 Jul. 07, 2015

The State Department of Education in Massachusetts will no longer use free and reduced lunch numbers to publicly report school districts’ low-income student populations. Instead, it will derive “economically disadvantaged” numbers based on “direct certification.”

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Lawmakers step up fight against school lunch rules

 Jul. 07, 2015

With the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expiring in September, Republicans are convening a series of hearings to dial back the controversial nutrition standards.

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School districts not happy with reversal of fried-foods ban

Jul. 02, 2015

Although Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller recently lifted the 10-year ban on serving fried foods in schools, eight of the state’s biggest districts said they have no plans to add fried items to their menus.

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White House looks to expand overtime pay

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 30, 2015

A proposal aired this week in sketchy detail by President Obama would extend eligibility to managers paid less than $50,440.

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N.Y.C. schools expand breakfast programs

Jun. 30, 2015

Starting this fall, a breakfast of protein, a grain, fruit and milk will be served in most elementary school classrooms.

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Sysco ends attempt to merge with US Foods

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 29, 2015

The 18-month struggle to create a super-distributor is over, to the tune of $312.5 million in break-up fees.

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Lawmakers propose prison kitchen inspections after Aramark issues

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 26, 2015

Two Michigan representatives have introduced legislation that would require prison kitchens be inspected by the local county health department, after continued issues with Aramark, who operates the state’s prison foodservice.

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SNA member calls for increased funding, flexibility under new school meal rules

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 24, 2015

During a hearing before the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, the School Nutrition Association’s incoming vice president, Dr. Lynn Harvey, testified about the costs of complying with new regulations on school meals and snacks.

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N.Y. bill targets training for food-industry workers

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 24, 2015

The bipartisan Apprenticeship and Jobs Training Act of 2015 would create a $5,000 tax credit for employers using apprenticeships to train workers in high-demand industries, such as food and beverage.

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Texas schools to lift ban on deep fryers

Jun. 22, 2015

The 10-year ban deep-fried foods is being scuttled because eating should be a matter of the child’s choice, says Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller.

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