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Critical Changes Loom for School Meals

Executive Update Tim Carroll Co-Founder/Publisher Dee Carroll Co-Founder/Editorial Director •••••• Sally Spero School Foodservice Consultant Maryann Stubblefield Director, Creative Services

CEP Proposals Could Impact 12 Million Students

By Sally Spero, SNS, School Foodservice Consultant Two minute read

In Brief: This article discusses the evolving landscape of school nutrition programs in Washington DC, focusing on proposed legis- lative changes to the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and their potential impacts on meal programs for students.

Editorial Advisory Board Barbara Bumgardner, BSBM, SNS Food Service Director Middleton School District, ID Crystal Jo Bruns Kitchen Manager Caliche Schools, Logan County, CO Joyce Curry Director of Child Nutrition Troy City Schools, AL Eric Span

Director of Nutrition Services Sweetwater Union High SD, CA

T he landscape of school nutrition programs continues to evolve rapidly in Washington, DC, with various legislative proposals affecting how schools feed America’s children. While some proposals fade quickly, others gain momentum and require careful attention from education professionals. It’s essen- tial to stay informed about these changes to understand their potential impact on meal programs in your district. Current Legislative Proposals A significant proposal in the House Ways and Means Committee could fundamentally alter the Community Eligibility Provision

Chef Alliance Members Chef Stephanie Dyehouse

Assistant Supervisor of Culinary Development

Cincinnati Public Schools, OH Chef Brenda Wattles, RDN Consultant for Child Nutrition Programs BLT Food & Nutrition, LLC

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