Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act
Summary
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and implement a plan, including through a five-year program of competitive grants, to promote the use of salad bars in schools participating in the school lunch program. Priority in the award of grants may be given to entities that (1) serve schools in which at least 50% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches or that are located in food deserts, or (2) provide nutrition education. F ood desert is defined as a census tract with a substantial share of residents who live in low-income areas that have low levels of access to a grocery store or a healthy, affordable food retail outlet. USDA shall revise the March 27, 2013, policy memorandum SP 31-2013, Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program , in light of recommendations submitted to Congress under this bill.
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Jul 2021
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Introduced Jul 1, 2021
Last action Jul 1, 2021
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Jul 1, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Jul 1, 2021
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Frederica S. Wilson
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