4.16.2015 On Wednesday April 15, AB 292 (Santiago), the Time to Eat bill, was placed on suspense in the Assembly Appropriations Committee. The Committee will take action on the suspense file Continue reading “AB 292 on Suspense in Assembly Appropriations”
Topic Category: Child Nutrition
CFPA Comments on the Proposed CACFP Meal Pattern
4.15.2015 CFPA submitted comments that urge USDA to adopt a final Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern rule that ensures science-based, nutrition-focused, and feasible standards are put in place Continue reading “CFPA Comments on the Proposed CACFP Meal Pattern”
Water with MyPlate Please
4.15.2015 Water is essential to a healthy diet and now you, too, can urge USDA to add a water symbol onto MyPlate. Continue reading “Water with MyPlate Please”
Due Today! Comments on the CACFP Meal Pattern
4.15.2015 There is still time to comment on the proposed rule to update the Child and Adult Care Food Program Continue reading “Due Today! Comments on the CACFP Meal Pattern”
AB 1240 Poll Shows Strong Support for Breakfast After the Bell
4.9.2015 According to a newly released statewide poll, two-thirds of California voters support legislation requiring schools to integrate breakfast into the school day. Continue reading “AB 1240 Poll Shows Strong Support for Breakfast After the Bell”
Statewide Poll Shows Strong Support for Breakfast After the Bell
A recent statewide poll shows two-thirds of California voters support legislation requiring schools to integrate breakfast into the school day. link
AB 1240, Breakfast After the Bell bill, Introduced
Legislation Aims to Improve Student Achievement, Health Through Innovative Improvements to School Breakfast link
Sample Comment Letters for CACFP Now Available
4.8.2015 CFPA has developed two sample letters that can be personalized and submitted to USDA when commenting on the proposed Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern changes. Continue reading “Sample Comment Letters for CACFP Now Available”
Submit Your AB 1240 Support Letter Today!
4.6.2015 AB 1240 (Bonta & Thurmond) Breakfast After the Bell will be heard in the Assembly Education Committee on Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30pm. Please submit your support letter by COB on Wednesday, April 15. A sample letter that includes instructions Continue reading “Submit Your AB 1240 Support Letter Today!”
Help Make the CACFP Even Healthier! USDA Sample Comments
Brief, one-page sample comment letter intended for the general public. doc