More Healthy Food for Children: Changes to Nutrition Program
This act aims to improve access to healthy food for children in care facilities by increasing meal reimbursement rates and simplifying paperwork, especially in high-poverty areas. This means more children will have access to regular, healthy meals, potentially positively impacting their development and health.
Key points
Increased reimbursement rates for meals and snacks in child care facilities, which may encourage offering better quality food.
Streamlined paperwork for facilities in high-poverty areas, making it easier for them to participate and provide free meals to all children.
Option to serve a fourth meal per day for extended child care, ensuring adequate nutrition throughout the day.
Lowered eligibility threshold for facilities in high-poverty areas, allowing more centers to participate in the program.
Establishment of an advisory committee to reduce bureaucracy, aiming to streamline program administration and lessen burdens on facilities.
Additional funding for training and technical assistance to support healthy eating habits and increase participation of children from underserved communities.
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