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Introduced
07/26/2018
07/26/2018
In Committee
07/26/2018
07/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Local Control of School Lunch Act This bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from establishing or applying certain minimum nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch Program. The bill applies to requirements regarding: target 1 sodium, calorie limitations, and the percentage of grains made with enriched or whole grain flour. With respect to grains and meats served in school breakfasts, USDA must apply meal requirements in regulations that were in effect on September 12, 2008. This bill also amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to repeal requirements for school food authorities to use a specified formula (known as paid lunch equity requirements) to establish a price for paid lunches served to students who are not certified to receive free or reduced price meals.
AI Summary
This bill, the Local Control of School Lunch Act, prohibits the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from establishing or applying certain minimum nutrition requirements for the National School Lunch Program, including restrictions on sodium, calorie limitations, and the percentage of grains that must be made with enriched or whole grain flour. It also requires the USDA to apply the school breakfast meal requirements that were in effect in 2008. Additionally, the bill repeals the "paid lunch equity" requirements, which previously mandated that school food authorities use a specific formula to set the price for paid lunches served to students not eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The bill also directs the USDA to update regulations and offer waivers to secondary schools regarding certain requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 07/26/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6541/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6541/BILLS-115hr6541ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6541/BILLS-115hr6541ih.pdf.pdf |
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