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Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-4344| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
Frederica S. Wilson

Frederica S. Wilson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2688
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act
Jul 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2688
    Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act


  • July 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Agriculture and Food

Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

USA117th CongressHR-4344| House 
| Updated: 7/1/2021
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2688
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act
Jul 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2688
    Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act


  • July 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • July 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Frederica S. Wilson

Frederica S. Wilson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted