Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act

Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act

This bill adds requirements regarding the availability of training that the Department of Agriculture provides under current law for local food service personnel in schools.

The training must be scheduled primarily during regular, paid working hours; offered in-person whenever appropriate; and incorporate hands-on training techniques.

If the training is scheduled outside of working hours, food service personnel must be informed about the necessity of scheduling the program and compensated for attending the program. Personnel may not be penalized for failing to attend a program outside of working hours.

Bill 117 HR 2897, also known as the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act, aims to enhance the training provided to school food service workers across the United States. The bill recognizes the important role that these workers play in ensuring that students have access to nutritious meals while at school.

The key provisions of the bill include:

1. Establishing minimum training requirements for school food service workers: The bill sets forth specific training standards that school food service workers must meet in order to ensure that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to prepare and serve healthy meals to students. 2. Providing funding for training programs: The bill allocates funding to support the development and implementation of training programs for school food service workers. This funding will help schools cover the costs associated with providing training to their staff. 3. Encouraging collaboration with nutrition experts: The bill encourages schools to collaborate with nutrition experts and other professionals in the field to ensure that their training programs are effective and up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in nutrition. 4. Monitoring and evaluation: The bill requires schools to regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of their training programs for school food service workers. This will help schools identify areas for improvement and make necessary adjustments to ensure that their staff are well-prepared to provide healthy meals to students. Overall, the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act seeks to improve the quality of school meals by ensuring that school food service workers receive the training and support they need to succeed in their roles. By investing in the training of these workers, the bill aims to promote the health and well-being of students across the country.