It is called the "Smart Snacks in School" proposal and it could change what is available to kids in vending machines and at food counters across the country
It is called the "Smart Snacks in School" proposal and it could change what is available to kids in vending machines and at food counters across the country. USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says their proposed changes will be posted this week.
Kevin Concannon; USDA Under Secretary; "in many places."
The regulations do not ban kids from bringing their own snacks to school or from groups holding bake sale fundraisers. However, food sold at counters and stocked in vending machines will have to meet certain guidelines. That means more bagged fruit and vegetables and low fat milk instead of soda.
Nebraskans will be able to view the proposed changes and comment on them for 60 days and then a final rule will be handed down. Schools will then have one year to make the necessary changes.
Foods served at snack counters and what is available from vending machines in Nebraska schools could change soon.
Concannon; "from consuming."
USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says chips, candy and soda will be replaced with bagged fruits, vegetables, granola bars and low fat milk. The proposed changes will be posted on the Federal Register for 60 days for review and comment and then after final ruling schools will have a year to make the necessary changes.
Nebraskans have 60 days to comment on proposed changes regarding snacks served at food counters and stocked in vending machines at schools. It is called the "Smart snacks in School" proposal and USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon says all foods will have to meet certain guidelines.
Concannon; "candy bar."
The proposals can be found on the Federal Register. Schools will have a year to make the necessary changes after the proposals are made law. Snacks brought from home will still be allowed as well as bake sales.
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