New Jersey S2167 mandates public and certain nonpublic schools to adhere to USDA breakfast and lunch nutrition standards.

New Jersey S2167 requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program adopted by the USDA. These standards, published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2012, include requirements for calories, fat, sodium, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nonfat milk. The bill ensures schools meet these standards to help combat child and adolescent obesity. The act takes effect immediately and applies to the 2024-2025 school year.

New Jersey S2167 mandates public and certain nonpublic schools to adhere to USDA breakfast and lunch nutrition standards.

New Jersey S2167 requires public and certain nonpublic schools to comply with the nutrition standards for the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program adopted by the USDA. These standards, published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2012, include requirements for calories, fat, sodium, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and nonfat milk. The bill ensures schools meet these standards to help combat child and adolescent obesity. The act takes effect immediately and applies to the 2024-2025 school year.