Articles tagged as: school lunch
July 27, 2022
Republican AGs sue US agency over LGBTQ school guidance
More than 20 Republican attorneys general, including Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden's administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
'We're Scrambling': Food Delays, Shortages Force Schools To Explore New Meal Options
With increased demand for breakfast and lunch since students have returned to in-person school, food services in some school districts are being pushed to the limit.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2019
Indiana Grown Launches Guide In Hopes Of Schools Embracing 'Farm To Fork'
The guide for schools and their foodservice providers includes information on the farm to fork movement and Indiana Farmers who are interested in getting involved.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2018
Indiana Grown Aims To Expand Schools' Access To Local Foods
Indiana Grown is working with three partners on a local food resource guide school that school food service directors will be able to consult to make more informed purchasing decisions.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2016
Attica School District Approves New Guidelines After Audit
The school board approved guidelines Monday for negative school lunch balances, one of the funds the State Board of Accounts found in its audit to have more than $414,000 misappropriated.
Read MoreJune 1, 2016
Congressman Says Restricting School Lunch Would Save Feds Money
Rep. Rokita, former Indiana secretary of state, proposed federal legislation last month that would tighten eligibility for free school lunch programs across the country.
Read MoreMay 17, 2016
Why Free School Lunches Might Soon Be Harder To Get
Republican Todd Rokita, who represents Indiana's 4th district, would tighten eligibility requirements that allow high-poverty schools to take full advantage of free and reduced lunch programs.
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