Healthy Foods and Healthy Foods and Beverages in SchoolsBeverages in SchoolsHealthy Foods and Healthy Foods and
Beverages in SchoolsBeverages in Schools
Public Act 06-63Public Act 06-63
Public Act 06-63An Act Concerning Healthy Food And Beverage in Schools
Signed into law May 19 2006Effective July 1 2006
RationaleWell Planned and effectively
implemented school nutrition and fitness programs enhance studentsrsquo
Overall healthBehaviorAcademic achievement
Three SectionsSection 1 ndash Beverage law non-
negotiableSection 2 - Nutrition StandardsSection 3 ndash Healthy Foods
Certification optional
Public Act 06-63 Applies only to
STUDENT SALESFood and Beverage sold to
teachers and school staff are NOT subject to Public Act 06-63 as long as they are not accessible to students egSoda or snack vending machines in
teachers loungesSpecial adult meals or a la carte
items that are not sold to students
Public Act 06-63 Section 1Allows only 5 beverage
categoriesMilk flavored and unflavoredNondairy milk eg rice or soy100 fruit or vegetable juiceWater andwith juice beveragesWater plain or flavored
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Public Act 06-63An Act Concerning Healthy Food And Beverage in Schools
Signed into law May 19 2006Effective July 1 2006
RationaleWell Planned and effectively
implemented school nutrition and fitness programs enhance studentsrsquo
Overall healthBehaviorAcademic achievement
Three SectionsSection 1 ndash Beverage law non-
negotiableSection 2 - Nutrition StandardsSection 3 ndash Healthy Foods
Certification optional
Public Act 06-63 Applies only to
STUDENT SALESFood and Beverage sold to
teachers and school staff are NOT subject to Public Act 06-63 as long as they are not accessible to students egSoda or snack vending machines in
teachers loungesSpecial adult meals or a la carte
items that are not sold to students
Public Act 06-63 Section 1Allows only 5 beverage
categoriesMilk flavored and unflavoredNondairy milk eg rice or soy100 fruit or vegetable juiceWater andwith juice beveragesWater plain or flavored
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
RationaleWell Planned and effectively
implemented school nutrition and fitness programs enhance studentsrsquo
Overall healthBehaviorAcademic achievement
Three SectionsSection 1 ndash Beverage law non-
negotiableSection 2 - Nutrition StandardsSection 3 ndash Healthy Foods
Certification optional
Public Act 06-63 Applies only to
STUDENT SALESFood and Beverage sold to
teachers and school staff are NOT subject to Public Act 06-63 as long as they are not accessible to students egSoda or snack vending machines in
teachers loungesSpecial adult meals or a la carte
items that are not sold to students
Public Act 06-63 Section 1Allows only 5 beverage
categoriesMilk flavored and unflavoredNondairy milk eg rice or soy100 fruit or vegetable juiceWater andwith juice beveragesWater plain or flavored
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Three SectionsSection 1 ndash Beverage law non-
negotiableSection 2 - Nutrition StandardsSection 3 ndash Healthy Foods
Certification optional
Public Act 06-63 Applies only to
STUDENT SALESFood and Beverage sold to
teachers and school staff are NOT subject to Public Act 06-63 as long as they are not accessible to students egSoda or snack vending machines in
teachers loungesSpecial adult meals or a la carte
items that are not sold to students
Public Act 06-63 Section 1Allows only 5 beverage
categoriesMilk flavored and unflavoredNondairy milk eg rice or soy100 fruit or vegetable juiceWater andwith juice beveragesWater plain or flavored
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Public Act 06-63 Applies only to
STUDENT SALESFood and Beverage sold to
teachers and school staff are NOT subject to Public Act 06-63 as long as they are not accessible to students egSoda or snack vending machines in
teachers loungesSpecial adult meals or a la carte
items that are not sold to students
Public Act 06-63 Section 1Allows only 5 beverage
categoriesMilk flavored and unflavoredNondairy milk eg rice or soy100 fruit or vegetable juiceWater andwith juice beveragesWater plain or flavored
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Public Act 06-63 Section 1Allows only 5 beverage
categoriesMilk flavored and unflavoredNondairy milk eg rice or soy100 fruit or vegetable juiceWater andwith juice beveragesWater plain or flavored
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Beverage StipulationsEach category of beverage must
meet specific nutrition standards for calories sugars caffeine and fats
Portion sizes for all allowable beverages is 12 ounces (excluding plain water)
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Exemptions for Beverages
The Board of Education may permit the sale of other beverages so long as ALL THREE of the following criteria are met
1 The sale is in conjunction with an EVENT occurring after the end of the regular school day or on the weekend
2 The sale is at the location of the event3 The beverages are not sold from a
vending machine or school store
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Vending Machine Implications
ALL Beverages sold in school vending machines must comply with regulations at all times
NO exemptions exist for vending machines not after school hours not during events
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-
63Nutrition standards will be
published by the Connecticut State Department of Education to address ALL food sold to students that is purchased separately from a reimbursable USDA school breakfast or lunch
httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtmStandards
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Standards Focus
Decreasing dietary fat and sugarIncreasing nutrient density of food
sold in schoolsModerating portion size
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Supporting Organizationsbull 1048707 American Cancer Societybull 1048707 American Heart Association serving Connecticutbull 1048707 Association of School Nurses of Connecticutbull 1048707 Connecticut Action for Healthy Kidsbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Boards of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendentsbull 1048707 Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricsbull 1048707 Connecticut Commission on Childrenbull 1048707 Connecticut Dietetic Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut Parent Teacher Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut School Nutrition Associationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Educationbull 1048707 Connecticut State Department of Public Healthbull Cardiovascular Health Program and Nutrition Programbull 1048707 End Hunger Connecticut Incbull 1048707 New England Dairy amp Food Councilbull 1048707 University of Connecticut Department of
Nutritional
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Nutrition StandardsSection 2 of Public Act 06-63CSDE will evaluate and revise
standards as needed to reflect changes in nutrition science and the availability of new healthy food items
Initial standards were published August 1 2006
Revised standards will be published by January 1 of each year thereafter
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Connecticut Nutrition Standards
bull Address all a la carte foodsEntrees (when sold separately from school
meal)Cooked grainsSoupsFruits and VegetablesBaked ItemsSnacks and Desserts
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Healthy Food CertificationSection 3 of Public Act 06-63This section of the Act is
OPTIONALAllows the BOE to certify to CSDE
whether ALL food items that are sold to students separately from a school breakfast or lunch meet the Connecticut Nutrition Standards
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
If the district chooses to
participatehelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphelliphellip
ALL food that is sold to students separately from the reimbursable school lunch or school breakfast must meet the CT Nutrition Standards at all times
INCLUDING foods sold in the cafeteria vending machines school store and foods sold for fundraising
This encompasses all schools in the district and all grade levels
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
As with the beverage law the BOE may choose to to exempt foods when all three exemption criteria are met
This law covers anything under the BOE jurisdiction including summer school and after school programs
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Additional informationAll food that is given to students (free
of charge) is exemptFundraising booths are not ldquoeventsrdquo
and therefore are not exemptFoods sold in schools to be eaten at
home (pies cheesecakes) are not exempt if students are handling the food or monies
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Whatrsquos in it for usA healthier communityImproved student behaviorImproved faculty wellbeingTen cents for every USDA
reimbursable meal sold in the year prior to certification
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Sign us upEVERYONE has to be on board to
make this work food services individuals responsible for vending school stores and fundraising
Monies will be revoked for non-compliance
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
Where does the money goReimbursed monies go directly to
the school foods program to be used for
Providing samples of new healthy foods
Buying higher quality more healthful foods
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm
More informationbull The state will maintain a website
with continuously updated information
bull New information will appear on this website each Wednesday
bull httpwwwstatectussdedepsStudentNutritionEdindexhtm