Almost Half the States Fail Evaluation of School Food Policies

Almost half the states received failing grades for their policies on the types of food available to students during the school day, according to a report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

“School Foods Report Card” is available from the Center for Science in the Public Interest.

The Washington-based organization’s annual School Foods Report Card graded Kentucky the highest, with an A-minus. According to the report, Kentucky only allows vending machines and school stores to sell food (other than breakfast and lunch) on campuses in the afternoon, a half-hour after the last lunch period. And during that time, the state has strong nutrition standards for the foods and drinks that can be sold in schools.

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Twenty-three states received failing grades, based on the center’s standards.