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Support for Healthy School Meals: Nutrition Standards and Training

This act aims to improve the quality of meals served in schools by providing technical assistance to food service staff. This will ensure children have access to meals aligned with the latest nutritional guidelines. Additionally, schools will receive increased funding (reimbursement rate increase) for meeting these standards.
Key points
Schools will receive support in preparing meals that meet nutrition standards, with a focus on reducing sodium and added sugars, and increasing whole grains.
Food service personnel will have access to training, standardized recipes, and menu planning assistance to more easily meet requirements.
Increased funding for schools that comply with nutrition standards (reimbursement rate increase from 6 to 10 cents).
The Department of Agriculture will actively support schools, especially those struggling to adapt to requirements and those with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price meals.
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Print number: 117_HR_8486
Sponsor: Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1]
Process start date: 2022-07-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Child Nutrition Technical Assistance Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8486.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools will receive support in preparing meals that meet nutrition standards, with a focus on reducing sodium and added sugars, and increasing whole grains.
  • Food service personnel will have access to training, standardized recipes, and menu planning assistance to more easily meet requirements.
  • Increased funding for schools that comply with nutrition standards (reimbursement rate increase from 6 to 10 cents).
  • The Department of Agriculture will actively support schools, especially those struggling to adapt to requirements and those with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price meals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mrvan, Frank J. [D-IN-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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