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PROGRAMS
& SERVICES:
SAFE & HEALTHY SCHOOLS:
CHILD NUTRITION
(Updated 12/12/12)
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Let's Talk About Nutrition
Episode 2 - November 29, 2012 |
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In this episode of "Education - Join the Conversation" Commissioner Armando Vilaseca is joined by a roundtable of experts to discuss the USDA's Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. They explore the challenges and opportunities the new nutrition standards have created, menu planning and collaboration, the farm-to-school movement, school gardens, and act H.234. |
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OVERVIEW
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The agency's Child Nutrition Programs staff administer the federal programs that support
nutritious meals and snacks in schools, daycare settings and summer program sites, ensuring that nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks are served to program participants in all eligible sites in Vermont. The agency supports program sponsors through program guidance, technical assistance, training, monitoring and evaluation to assure that every program receives the maximum federal and state funding available.
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LINKS
TO CURRENTLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION
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Legal & Technical Resources Related to Life-Threatening Chronic Allergies and Illnesses in Schools (Act 158) PDF
This document contains information that may help schools while they are assessing and addressing the needs of students with life threatening allergies and life-threatening chronic illnesses. With a chart of live links to related legal and technical resources and contact numbers for agency staff that may address specific subtopics within this topic, this will be a useful tool for school staff serving students with these conditions. |
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CONTACT
INFORMATION
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Laurie Colgan
(802) 828-5153 (P)
(802) 828-0573 (F)
laurie.colgan@state.vt.us |
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In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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School Nutrition Programs | Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
After School Snack Program
Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP)
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