The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) awarded grants to Connecticut and six other state boards of education to develop and implement policies to improve school nutrition. Connecticut, Ohio, and West Virginia will each receive $15,000 over three-years, while Arkansas, Kentucky, Michigan, and North Carolina will each receive $6,000, two-year awards to continue work in this area.
Grants for the first group of states are intended to provide an intense level of NASBE technical assistance to help their respective state boards of education develop, strengthen, and implement nutrition policies. Connecticut plans to apply its award to help build district capacity to implement health policies. Ohio will create a model state wellness policy and work with districts to strengthen physical activity policies. West Virginia will create a yearly food service program assessment and train principals and county food service directors to complete it.
Background information:
National Association of State Boards of Education
Connecticut Department of Education: School Nutrition Programs
School Nutrition Association of Connecticut
Facebook: School Nutrition Association of Connecticut (SNACT)
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