Schools participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program pursuant to 42 USC 1751-1769h and 1771-1791 shall meet the nutritional standards, as well as the nutrient and calorie levels for students of each age or grade group, required by 7 CFR 210.10 and 220.8. (42 USC 1758, 1773)
(cf. 3333 - Free and Reduced Price Meals)
Foods and beverages of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) may not be sold or served to students during meal service periods where reimbursable meals are sold or eaten. To the extent that schools lack a cafeteria or students eat their reimbursable meals anywhere on campus, FMNV may not be sold or served anywhere on the campus during meal service periods. (7 CFR 210, 215, 220, USDA APB: SP-01-04)
Until July 1, 2007, for foods not reimbursed through the federally reimbursable meal programs, a minimum of 50 percent of the food sold by the district on school grounds during regular school hours shall be from the nutritious foods listed in Education Code 38085. (Education Code 38085)
(cf. 3554 - Other Food Sales)
(cf. 5030 - Student Wellness)
Elementary Schools
Beginning July 1, 2007, the only foods that may be sold to a student at an elementary school during the school day are full meals and individually sold portions of nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruit, vegetables that have not been deep fried, and legumes. An individually sold dairy or whole grain food item may be sold if it meets all of the following criteria: (Education Code 49431)
1. Not more than 35 percent of its total calories are from fat.
2. Not more than 10 percent of its total calories are from saturated fat.
3. Nor more than 35 percent of its total weight is composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and added sugar.
4. Its total calories do not exceed 175 calories.
Middle Schools
Beginning July 1, 2007, foods sold to students in middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools, except foods served as part of a federally reimbursable meal program, shall meet the following standards: (Education Code 49430, 49431.2)
1. Each entrĖ£?item shall:
a. Not exceed 400 calories
b. Contain no more than four grams of fat per 100 calories
c. Be categorized as an entrĖ£?item in the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Programs
2. For each snack item that supplements a meal:
a. Not more than 35 percent of its total calories shall be from fat, excluding nuts, nut butters, seeds, eggs, cheese packaged for individual sale, fruits, vegetables that have not been deep fried, or legumes
b. Not more than 10 percent of its total calories shall be from saturated fat, excluding eggs or cheese packaged for individual sale
c. Not more than 35 percent of its total weight shall be composed of sugar, including naturally occurring and added sugar, excluding fruits or vegetables that have not been deep fried
d. Its total calories shall not exceed 250 calories
Nutritional Standards for Beverages
Elementary Schools
The only beverages that may be sold to elementary students, regardless of the time of day, are: (Education Code 49431.5)
1. Fruit-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50 percent fruit juice and have no added sweetener
2. Vegetable-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50 percent vegetable juice and have no added sweetener
3. Drinking water with no added sweetener
4. Milk that is 1-percent fat, 2-percent fat, or nonfat; soy milk, rice milk, or other similar nondairy milk
Middle Schools
The only beverages that may be sold to middle school students from one-half hour before the start of the school day until one-half hour after the end of the school day are: (Education Code 49431.5)
1. Fruit-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50 percent fruit juice and have no added sweetener
2. Vegetable-based drinks that are composed of no less than 50 percent vegetable juice and have no added sweetener
3. Drinking water with no added sweetener
4. Milk that is 1-percent fat, 2-percent fat, or nonfat; soy milk, rice milk, or other similar nondairy milk
5. Electrolyte replacement beverages that contain no more than 42 grams of added sweetener per 20-ounce serving
Classroom Parties or Celebrations
Teachers are to limit class parties to no more than once a month. Non-compliant food is not used as a reward or a punishment for student behaviors, unless it is detailed in a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
During school hours, home-prepared products will not be allowed to be served or sold on campus due to the potential of food-borne illness. However, site approval may be requested for special occasions (i.e., multicultural events), involving foods that may not meet these nutritional standards. These foods and service methods must meet food safety standards.
The Superintendent or Principal shall ensure that food sales by school-related groups are in compliance with state and federal law, and do not impair student participation in the district's Food Service Program. All fund raisers must have prior approval by the Superintendent or Principal.
Regulation MENIFEE UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
approved: July 25, 2006 Menifee, California
revised: October 23, 2007
revised: July 14, 2009