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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act

12/15/2023, 4:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4844

Bill 118 hr 4844, 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 during the school day.

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. Promoting best practices in school nutrition: The bill encourages schools to adopt best practices in nutrition and food safety in order to improve the quality of meals served to students. This includes promoting the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and reducing the use of processed foods. 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 provide nutritious meals to students. By investing in the training of these workers, the bill aims to promote the health and well-being of students across the country.

Current Status of Bill HR 4844

Bill HR 4844 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 25, 2023. Bill HR 4844 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 25, 2023.  Bill HR 4844's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 25, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4844

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
66
Democrat Cosponsors
60
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4844

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4844

Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to clarify the availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel, and for other purposes.

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