Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Fruits And Veggies For Schools
KENTUCKY...
More than 30,000 Kentucky elementary school students may be getting more fresh fruit and vegetables during the school day. Kentucky has been allocated $1.8 million for use next school year for students from preschool through sixth grade in schools where at least half of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Participating schools must agree to offer free fresh fruits and vegetables to all enrolled students during the school day at least three days a week and at a time other than meal service periods. The state Education Department says the purpose is to increase fresh fruit and vegetable consumption by younger schoolchildren, especially low-income students.
More than 30,000 Kentucky elementary school students may be getting more fresh fruit and vegetables during the school day. Kentucky has been allocated $1.8 million for use next school year for students from preschool through sixth grade in schools where at least half of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Participating schools must agree to offer free fresh fruits and vegetables to all enrolled students during the school day at least three days a week and at a time other than meal service periods. The state Education Department says the purpose is to increase fresh fruit and vegetable consumption by younger schoolchildren, especially low-income students.
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