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Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

USA118th CongressHR-7344| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2024
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. Food 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 must also (1) submit a report to Congress that includes recommendations for promoting and establishing more salad bars in schools; and (2) revise the March 27, 2013, policy memorandum SP 31-2013, Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program, in light of the recommendations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2688
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4344
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act
Feb 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2688
    Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4344
    Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act


  • February 13, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Agriculture and Food

Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

USA118th CongressHR-7344| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2024
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. Food 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 must also (1) submit a report to Congress that includes recommendations for promoting and establishing more salad bars in schools; and (2) revise the March 27, 2013, policy memorandum SP 31-2013, Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program, in light of the recommendations.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2688
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4344
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act
Feb 13, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2688
    Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4344
    Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act


  • February 13, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Frederica S. Wilson

Frederica S. Wilson

Democratic Representative

Florida

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

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