CNR Update:

House Bill Passes Committee, Includes Provision to Drastically Weaken Community Eligibility

Last week, the House Education and Workforce Committee passed their CNR bill, following a contentious bill hearing and a largely partisan vote. The Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 would undermine the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), weaken nutrition standards, and miss out on numerous opportunities to strengthen the Summer Food Service Program, WIC, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program included in the Senate's version of the bill. 

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