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Federal bill aims to keep kids fed during school disruptions

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 25, 2023

The School Meals During School Closures Act would enable waivers allowing free and reduced-price meals to be served during strikes, inclement weather and more.

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California city's ban on gas-fueled kitchen equipment gets overturned

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 19, 2023

A federal court ruled that the prohibition violated federal energy regulations.

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North Dakota is latest state to ban lunch shaming

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 11, 2023

Also in this week’s legislation update: North Carolina debuts two bills related to school nutrition, and Massachusetts funds universal free meals through the end of the school year.

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Chicken suppliers agree to pay Washington state $36M to settle price-fixing allegations

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 06, 2023

The state says it's now developing a system to channel the money down to the victims, which include foodservice operations.

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New Hampshire seeks to strengthen access to free meals at school

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 04, 2023

Also in this week’s legislative update: Louisiana introduces a universal free meals bill, while Montana lawmakers table theirs.

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Minnesota says yes to universal free meals

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 21, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Pennsylvania looks to continue its universal free breakfast program and a federal bill would require schools to serve soy milk.

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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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