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Benita Gingerella

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

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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4 ways K-12 operators are tackling labor shortages

Faced with staffing shortages, K-12 nutrition directors have come up with creative ways to make sure that kids keep getting fed.

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Federal bill would permanently increase school meal reimbursement rates

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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What’s next for school nutrition: 4 takeaways from SNA’s Legislative Action Conference

Universal free meals, reimbursement rates, shifting nutrition standards and more were major topics during the School Nutrition Association’s event this week.

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Lunchables make the leap into the school lunch line

The kid-favorite retail brand will be offered on school menus as early as this fall.

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5 ways to celebrate National School Breakfast Week

School nutrition operators are planning special menu items, contests and more for March 6-10.

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Shipping container ice-cream concept proves popular at community college

Cones-n-Cups has generated sales 25% higher than expected since debuting at Hinds Community College last fall.

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Federal bill pushes for whole milk in schools

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

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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Aurora Public Schools hopes new drive-thrus will keep students' dollars on campus

The district is launching drive-thus at two high schools to encourage students to dine with them instead of local fast-food joints.

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

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

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SAGE Dining's latest campaign looks to improve students' relationship with food

The All Foods Fit campaign will emphasize that there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” foods and will spotlight five components of why we eat.

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