State Association Policies and Procedures

Below are links to samples, provide by state associations. These manuals are for internal use only to help state leaders create their own policies and procedures. Sign Into Your SNA…

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State Association Bylaws

Below are links to all of the currently available and up-to-date bylaws of SNA state associations. Please note that these bylaws are for internal use only to help state leaders…

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Preparing a State Legislative Position Paper

Interested in drafting a Position Paper for your state? This brief one pager can help get you started!

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Hiring a Lobbyist for Your State Association

Are you thinking of hiring a lobbyist to advocate for your state affiliate? This information sheet should help you decide if it is the right decision for your state as…

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Unpaid Meal Charge Talking Points

National news stories and state legislative proposals have brought attention to “school lunch shaming” and unpaid meal charge policies. These talking points can assist members in responding to questions about…

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Smart Snacks in Schools

Since July 1, 2014, the US Department of Agriculture’s Smart Snacks in School rules have required all foods and beverages sold separate from school meals to meet new nutrition standards.…

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Nutrition Standards for School Meals

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 required the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to update federal nutrition standards for school meals. Schools participating in the National School Lunch and…

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School Nutrition Magazine Editorial Guidelines

School Nutrition is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, solutions, recipes and more to help you develop thriving school nutrition programs. Because the team at SN are not…

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School Meal FAQs for Parents

How do I find out what is being served in my child’s school cafeteria? Review the cafeteria menu with your child. Menus often list alternate choices, such as entrée salads…

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