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Research Summary. School Fundraising Policies and Practices: A Shifting Landscape

The goal of this project was to examine the impact of Smart Snacks in School standards on fundraising practices in districts and schools in a sample of states that allow and do not allow fundraiser exemptions. This study used a series of interviews with key stakeholders to explore the successes, challenges, and financial aspects of More

Keywords: Competitive foods, Nutrition standards, Physical activity, School meal programs, School wellness policies, Snacks, Vending machines

Date: September 2016

Resource Type: Research Summary

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs School & After School

Report. School Fundraising Policies and Practices: A Shifting Landscape

The goal of this project was to examine the impact of Smart Snacks in School standards on fundraising practices in districts and schools in a sample of states that allow and do not allow fundraiser exemptions. This study used a series of interviews with key stakeholders to explore the successes, challenges, and financial aspects of More

Keywords: Competitive foods, Nutrition standards, Physical activity, School meal programs, School wellness policies, Snacks, Vending machines

Date: September 2016

Resource Type: Report

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs School & After School

Examining School Fundraiser Exemption Policies Following Implementation of the “Smart Snacks” Rule

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) “Smart Snacks in Schools” rule, which updated nutrition standards for competitive foods sold in schools, went into effect July 1, 2014. Under this rule, USDA requires states to establish a maximum number of “infrequent, exempt” fundraisers schools may hold each year that do not have to meet the More

Keywords: Competitive foods, Nutrition standards, Snacks

Date: August 2015

Resource Type: Commissioned Research Project Summary

Focus Areas: Nutrition Policy & Programs School & After School