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Committee discusses vending machines, Smart Snacks rules, and the effect on student meal participation
Summary
Members reviewed vending and beverage contracts, USDA "Smart Snacks" restrictions, and the potential impact of vending options on school meal participation; they asked staff to revisit the district wellness policy at a future meeting.
The Richmond Community Schools policy committee discussed vending-machine policy, beverage and vending contracts, federal Smart Snacks rules, and how vending options could affect student participation in the school meal program.
Why it matters: committee members said vending choices can affect student nutrition and district meal participation rates. Staff explained that federal USDA rules restrict items available to students during the school day and that district beverage contracts (currently with Pepsi through June 30) limit…
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