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Introduced
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
In Committee
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill 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. 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; provided at no cost to food service personnel; 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, consulted to schedule the program, and compensated for attending the program. Personnel may not be penalized for failing to attend a program outside of working hours.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to add requirements regarding the availability and appropriateness of training provided by the Department of Agriculture for local food service personnel in schools. The key provisions are: the training must be scheduled primarily during regular, paid working hours; provided at no cost to food service personnel; 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, consulted to schedule the program at a time that is minimally disruptive, compensated for attending the program at the regular rate of pay, and not penalized or discriminated against for not being able to attend.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 07/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2331/all-info | 07/31/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2331/BILLS-116s2331is.pdf | 08/14/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2331/BILLS-116s2331is.pdf.pdf | 08/14/2019 |
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