Iowa bill proposes changes to student nutrition education and school meal programs.

The bill modifies curricula for students in kindergarten through grade 12 to include instruction on nutrition, emphasizing the importance of animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. It also updates the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of career and technical education for grades 9 through 12 to include instruction on food production, local sourcing, and sustainable farming practices. The bill requires the Department of Education to apply for a waiver from federal school meal program requirements to implement state-specific nutritional guidelines.

Iowa bill proposes changes to student nutrition education and school meal programs.

The bill modifies curricula for students in kindergarten through grade 12 to include instruction on nutrition, emphasizing the importance of animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. It also updates the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of career and technical education for grades 9 through 12 to include instruction on food production, local sourcing, and sustainable farming practices. The bill requires the Department of Education to apply for a waiver from federal school meal program requirements to implement state-specific nutritional guidelines.