USDA Issues Final Rule Updating School Nutrition Standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) issued a final rule to update school nutrition standards, requiring changes to school meal programs starting in the 2025-2026 school year.
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