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Federal bill would increase reimbursement rate for after-school meals served through CACFP

 By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 28, 2023

The Child Care Nutrition Act would increase the reimbursement rates for all CACFP-eligible meals and snacks served by 10 cents.

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DOJ wants stronger protections under the ADA for employees with alcohol issues

 By Peter Romeo on Nov. 21, 2023

The department has filed a court action against a Minnesota town for requiring an employee to pay for proof of sobriety.

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Arizona restaurateur looks for inflation relief in court

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 17, 2023

With big-name backing, Tucson operator Grant Krueger sues to prevent a farming change that's expected to drive up egg prices.

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Federal bill would expand USDA farm-to-school program

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 14, 2023

The Farm to School Act would increase funding for Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program from $5 million to $10 million.

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An inside look at the USDA and Urban School Food Alliance’s procurement partnership

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 06, 2023

Dr. Katie Wilson shares how the team’s new partnership with the USDA will help schools tackle their biggest procurement pain points.

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North Carolina introduces grant program to boost school breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 31, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: New York schools can apply for new farm-to-school grant funding and federal lawmakers introduce another bill that would raise school meal reimbursement rates.

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USDA announces partnership with the Urban School Food Alliance

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 11, 2023

The new partnership will provide tools and resources to school nutrition programs to help them with procurement challenges.

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Added sugar limits are coming to California school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 10, 2023

Starting in January, added sugar in school meals served in the state will be restricted to no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day.

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Lawmakers make another push for plant-based milk in school

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 09, 2023

Senate bill 2943 would require schools to offer fluid milk substitutes if requested by students, parents or guardians.

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Federal lawmakers seek to end lunch debt

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 26, 2023

A new bill would direct the USDA to pay off all existing meal debt owed to schools.

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