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Monday, May 20, 2013
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Public School Nutrition Policy At-A-Glance

Schools are in a powerful position to influence children’s lifelong eating habits. To support this role and help combat the childhood obesity crisis, the Texas Department of Agriculture created new nutrition guidelines for public schools participating in the federally funded Child Nutrition Programs. These quick reference guides outlines the policies for Texas elementary schools, effective Aug. 1, 2004.

1) Public School Nutrition Policy At-A-Glance (pdf) 

What are Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV)?
Use the following links to find out more:

1) "Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value (FMNV)" - Food and Nutrition Service

 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Why do teachers and adults pay more for lunch?

Anyone who is not a student in the district will pay more for their breakfast and lunch because no federal subsidy is received for a non-student lunch.

Federal funds subsidize the school-age students lunch and breakfast, lowering the cost for families.

The price charged for non-students must be the full price of the meal unless local tax money or income from other sources are used to subsidize the non-student lunches. 

2012 - 2013 Lunch Prices

 
 BreakfastLunch
Elementary Students$1.50$2.10
Secondary Students$1.50$2.30
Reduced Meal Price$0.30$0.40