K-12 Schools

Operations

Federal bill would require food allergy training for school nutrition workers

More than 15% of children with food allergies have an allergic reaction while at school, according to the USDA.

Operations

Former school nutrition director charged with stealing $1.5M worth of chicken wings

Vera Liddell stole the wings over a 19-month period during the height of the pandemic, according to court documents.

The budget allots $65 million to offer universal free meals in the state for the remainder of the current school year.

The bill failed to pass the House Pre-K-12 Education Subcommittee last week.

The food management company has committed to serving two plant-based entrees monthly and three plant-based sides weekly at schools across the state.

A new bill would require schools in the state to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.

If passed, the bill would guarantee all public school students free breakfast and lunch starting next school year.

Butternut squash and other produce is being sourced from The Farm at Southern Oregon University for use in salad bars and scratch-made entrees.

The state joins South Carolina, Minnesota and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

The state is one of many looking at providing free meals to all K-12 students.

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