AASA Urges Congress to Maintain School Meal Flexibilities

October 8, 2021

On October 8, AASA sent a letter signed by 15 organizations representing school district and state education leaders, school nutrition professionals, and K-12 education and nutrition advocates, to Congress to express appreciation and support for the school meal flexibilities to the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. These flexibilities remain essential as school districts continue to deal with the economic impacts of the pandemic, including supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, and rising food insecurity in local communities.

The letter urges Congress to maintain these school meal flexibilities so that districts can continue providing meals for students and customize service delivery to accommodate local needs and realities.

Read the full letter here.