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Florida bill would require state schools to prioritize local food

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 15, 2023

Under SB 1164, Florida college institutions, contracted foodservice providers and other state entities would be required to prioritize commodities grown or processed locally

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New Mexico universal free meals bill heads to governor's desk

 By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 14, 2023

The state would join California, Maine and Colorado in offering universal free meals at school.

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Lawmakers want comment period for proposed school nutrition standards to be extended

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 09, 2023

U.S. Senator John Boozman and U.S. Representative Virginia Foxx have written a letter to Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack asking for the comment period to be prolonged by 30 days.

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Biden’s 2024 budget includes funding to expand free school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 09, 2023

The budget earmarks over $15 billion in funds to allow more school districts to take advantage of the Community Eligibility Provision

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Federal bill would permanently increase school meal reimbursement rates

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 08, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Several states introduce or advance universal free meals bills, while others look to expand local procurement in schools.

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A big crackdown on child-labor violations is coming, White House says

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2023

The effort will beef up enforcement staffs, increase penalties and have federal agencies work up a national plan.

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As a school district racks up $53K in meal debt, nutrition director believes there’s only one solution

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 28, 2023

The meal debt problem is in lawmakers’ hands, says Dan Ellnor of Jefferson County Public Schools. School districts across the country have amassed more than $19 million in unpaid meal fees, according to a recent School Nutrition Association survey.

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Federal bill pushes for whole milk in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 28, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Illinois looks to reimburse schools for the actual cost of free meals, while New Jersey and Washington consider expanding free meal access.

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Kentucky House passes bill to get rid of high school diploma requirement for cafeteria workers

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 23, 2023

The bill is intended to expand the hiring pool as labor shortages keep plaguing schools.

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New York bill that would require schools to provide plant-based, halal and kosher meals is reintroduced

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2023

Students would be able to receive the alternative meals at no extra cost.

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