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Maine and California embrace universal free school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 06, 2021

Both states have set aside funding for the meals in their budget plans.

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New law requires Hawaii schools to source local food for student meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 06, 2021

Schools throughout the state will have to source at least 30% of ingredients used from local producers by 2030.

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Bill would provide school funding for plant-based meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 29, 2021

The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act would award grants to help schools add plant-based items to their menus.

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Bipartisan bill to expand summer meal access introduced in U.S. Senate

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 15, 2021

The Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act would get rid of the requirement that students eat their summer meals at a centralized location.

Sustainability

Plastic straw restrictions re-emerge in New York City

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 15, 2021

A new law set to take effect Nov. 1 will limit when customers can use non-biodegradable versions as well as require foodservice operations to steer them to more environmentally friendly options.

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Lawmaker reintroduces bill that would eliminate pesticide from school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 01, 2021

The bill seeks to create a maximum residue limit for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has reportedly been linked to adverse effects.

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Nebraska to begin a farm-to-school network

By Benita Gingerella on May 24, 2021

State lawmakers have passed LB396, which aims to help connect local farms with schools and provide educational opportunities for students.

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Lawmakers introduce bill to expand local food access in schools

By Benita Gingerella on May 21, 2021

The Local School Foods Expansion Act would build upon a pilot that was part of the 2014 Farm Bill.

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New bill pushes for universal free meals in Maine

By Benita Gingerella on May 21, 2021

The legislation aims to guarantee that students 18 and under would receive free meals at public schools.

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5 school food bills introduced in anticipation of Child Nutrition Reauthorization

By Benita Gingerella on May 18, 2021

Here’s a look at some recent legislation brought forth ahead of Child Nutrition Reauthorization, which could occur later this year.

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