K-12 Schools

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

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

There’s a lot of culinary talent in school districts around the country, as these student-created dishes prove.

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.

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.

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

Schools throughout Santa Rosa County are now offering free after-school meals for students.

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

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

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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