FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Child Nutrition Programs

Original title: CHILD NUTRITION ASSISTANCE: ARE FEDERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS SERVING THE BEST INTERESTS OF SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES?

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examines the effectiveness of federal school meal regulations, which dictate the nutritional standards and operational requirements for school lunch programs serving millions of students nationwide.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

School districts

Schools must comply with federal nutritional standards and regulations to participate in federal meal programs.

Students and families

These groups rely on federal nutrition programs for access to healthy meals and snacks in school settings.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript from a 2015 House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing. Lawmakers and the Secretary of Agriculture met to discuss whether federal rules for school nutrition programs effectively serve the needs of schools and families.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 16, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The primary subject was the evaluation of federal rules and regulations governing child nutrition assistance programs.
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack provided testimony regarding USDA oversight of school meal programs.
The committee reviewed submissions including a report titled 'Retreat Is Not An Option' and statements from school nutrition directors.
Members of the committee submitted written questions for the record to Secretary Vilsack following the hearing.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

To discuss whether current federal rules and regulations for child nutrition programs are effectively meeting the needs of schools and families.

Who testified at this hearing?

Tom Vilsack, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Discoveries

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Historical Policy Review

The hearing highlights the ongoing tension between federal nutritional mandates and local school district implementation capacity.

U.S. Department of Agriculture Committee on Education and the Workforce

Connected Entities

personTom Vilsack“Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture”Map →

personRobert C. Scott“Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and the Workforce“U.S. House of Representatives committee”Map →

personJohn Kline“Chairman of the Committee on Education and the Workforce”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Federal department overseeing child nutrition programs”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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