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Nutrition Education
AASA and SNA Urge Congress to Help School Meal Programs
SNA and the School Superintendents Association have sent a letter to key members of Congress calling for a Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill that provides increased funding and flexibility under new nutrition standards for school meals and snacks.
SNA President Shares School Cafeteria Concerns with Congress
With the Senate on the verge of introducing child nutrition reauthorization legislation, SNA President Jean Ronnei sent a letter to key members of Congress reiterating SNA’s plea for increased funding and commonsense flexibility under school nutrition regulations.
School Cafeteria Professionals Call on Congress to Act
SNA is calling on Congress to pass a strong Child Nutrition Reauthorization bill providing school nutrition professionals more funding and flexibility to provide healthy, appealing meals for students.
Costs of Nutrition Standards Threaten School Meal Programs
SNA survey reveals widespread efforts to promote healthy choices, yet schools have been forced to cut staff and reserves and limit menu choices.
SNA Member Testifies on Cost of Complying with School Meal Rules
At a hearing before the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, SNA incoming Vice President, Dr. Lynn Harvey, RD, LDN, FAND, SNS, testified to the costs of complying with new regulations on school meals and snacks.
SNA Briefings to Explore Impact of School Meal Standards
School nutrition professionals from across the country will discuss the impact of new nutrition standards on school meal programs as part of two congressional staff briefings SNA is hosting.