Madison Schools' Potential Food Policy Update

Channel3000:

A new controversial, food policy proposal in the Madison Metropolitan School District could take food out of children's mouths and funding for clubs, activities and supplies.

The district's Board of Education will consider district-wide recommendations on food policy within the next few days that might include a ban on candy, soda and snack food sales during school hours, according to the student representatives to the board.

The administrator writing the final recommendations refused to reveal if a ban will be part of the proposed policy, WISC-TV reported.
Supporters of the proposal argue that the food policy is to promote healthy eating and food safety.

A ban would impact food sales in school cafeterias and vending machines, as well as fundraisers sponsored by school clubs and extracurricular activities.

UPDATE: Bill Novak has more:

The school sale of junk food, candy and sugar-filled soft drinks could be affected by food policy changes to be considered by the Madison School Board.

The School Board is expected to consider new food policy recommendations within the week.

Madison Metropolitan School District spokesman Ken Syke confirmed the food policy is on the table but wouldn't release details on what recommendations are in the new report.

"It's a comprehensive food policy, and many different groups weighed in on it," Syke said. "Does it ban junk food? I can't say."

Posted by James Zellmer at March 21, 2006 10:27 PM
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