Requires each school district with middle school or high school to establish food services advisory committee to consider menu options that reflect students' cultural, traditional, and dietary preferences.
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Overview
This bill requires New Jersey school districts with middle and high schools to create food services advisory committees. These committees will advise school administrators on breakfast and lunch menus to better reflect students’ cultural, traditional, and dietary needs, including vegetarian and vegan options. The committees will be made up of students, parents, school staff, and food service providers, and will consider factors like funding and nutritional value when making recommendations.
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Joseph Vitale
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