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Benita Gingerella

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Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to fund universal free meals through the current school year

The bill includes $60 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to provide the meals until the end of June. Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign it into law. 

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Early exposure to universal free meals improves school attendance, study shows

The study found that kindergarten students who received universal free meals at school had better attendance than their peers who didn’t receive free meals.

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California bill would put added sugar limits on school meals

SB 348 would restrict added sugar in school meals to no more than 25 grams per day.

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Proposed Michigan budget includes universal free meals funding

The budget earmarks $160 million to offer free breakfast and lunch to all public school students.

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New food trailer to bring menu variety and more to Louisiana school district

The trailer will allow the nutrition team to offer students an exclusive menu and reach them outside of regular school hours.

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Federal bill that would require schools to offer flavored milk is reintroduced

The Protecting School Milk Choices Act would require school nutrition programs to offer at least one flavored milk option daily.

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Added sugar limits, less sodium and fewer flavored milks: Here's how the USDA's School Nutrition Standards could be changing

The public will be able to comment on the department's proposed updates starting next week.

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What Metz is zeroing in on when it comes to school meals

The food management company is expecting that these three trends will influence K-12 dining throughout 2023.

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Federal bill would require food allergy training for school nutrition workers

More than 15% of children with food allergies have an allergic reaction while at school, according to the USDA.

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Supplemental budget would keep universal free meals going in Massachusetts

The budget allots $65 million to offer universal free meals in the state for the remainder of the current school year.

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Virginia House subcommittee kills universal free meals bill

The bill failed to pass the House Pre-K-12 Education Subcommittee last week.

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With help from the Humane Society, Chartwells K12 makes a plant-based push in Rhode Island

The food management company has committed to serving two plant-based entrees monthly and three plant-based sides weekly at schools across the state.

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