New Nutrition Standards For Meals Served in Schools

Final Rule: Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program

USDA Releases Interim Rule Regarding $.06

USDA has published an interim rule that amends National School Lunch Program regulations to conform to requirements contained in the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The interim rule is regarding performance-based cash assistance for school food authorities certified compliant with meal pattern and nutrition standards. This rule requires State agencies to certify participating school food authorities (SFAs) that are in compliance with meal pattern and nutrition standard requirements as eligible to receive performance-based cash assistance for each reimbursable lunch served (an additional six cents per lunch available beginning October 1, 2012 and adjusted annually thereafter).

This interim rule is effective July 1, 2012.

Comments regarding rule provisions will be accepted until July 26, 2012.

Here is the full text interim rule.

Rachel Ray's Yum-o! Healthy School Meal Contest

Calling All School Nutrition Professionals! Check out the contest!

School Grants for Healthy Kids

Action for Healthy Kids is pleased to release its School Grants for Healthy Kids opportunities for the 2012-2013 school year.  Over 500 schools will be awarded funds that will range from $1,000 to $5,000 (average $2,000) with significant in-kind contributions from Action for Healthy Kids in the form of people, programs, and school nutrition expertise. Apply Here!

NYS Education Department Announces Best Practice Award Winners!

Congratulations to all the winners!

Schools Across New York State Strive To Meet The HealthierUS School Challenge!

First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes The HealthierUS School Challenge Award Winners at the White House!

Check out Michelle Obama Recognizing  the HealthierUS Schools!