“Healthy Schools” legislation introduced this week in the D.C. Council would, for the first time, establish a school gardens program within the Office of the State Superintenent of Education as part of a sweeping package of food and environmental initiatives. And while the bill ( read previous posts here, here and here) does not mandate gardens […]
Sweeping new legislation aimed at the wellness of District youth has plenty to offer advocates of local food but it still leaves lots to chew on for those who would remove all junk food from the city’s schools. The legislation, introduced this week by Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) and Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray […]
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Sustainably grown local produce. School gardens. Stricter nutrition standards. Free breakfast. Elimination of sodas, many junk foods and trans-fats. Mandatory physical education. Composting. All these are part of legislation introduced today by D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (D-Ward 3) and Council Chairman Vincent C. Gray(D). I haven’t had a chance to digest everything in this 24-page bill, […]
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