Stricter nutrition and fundraising guidelines have been implemented throughout the district, limiting the number of snacks and beverages sold on school premises.
In support of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” campaign, the California Department of Education recently imposed several food and drink restrictions that must be enforced in the state’s school districts.
To be distributed on school grounds, the product must abide by the new California Education code, which states the criteria for permitted food and beverages.
These laws are from 12-midnight to one half-hour after the school day ends.
The guidelines promote a healthy lifestyle, a main objective in Obama’s campaign. Benefits include a significant reduction in the caloric, sodium, and sugar levels of food and beverages that are allowed to be sold, which set the standards that must be met before sale.
The additional guidelines pose a challenge for student organizations, as many depend upon food sales as a main form of fundraising. This will make it difficult for many students to raise money without abiding by strict guidelines, which may limit much of their efforts.
Since these laws are in effect during school hours, clubs are now prohibited from selling food and drinks that do not adhere to the new laws. In addition, only one club is given permission to sell during the day.
“The harsher nutrition guidelines, though well-intended, make it much harder for the clubs at Poly to fundraise. Now, we must keep into account the time and day when we want to sell, in addition to the nutrition facts of the products we’re selling,” said junior Kelly Chap, Commissioner of Organizations.
The effects of these new guidelines will be noticed by students and faculty members at Poly, but hopefully will not disrupt the flow of everyday activity.
The two fairs Poly holds throughout the year are not at risk, for a select number of exceptions to the guidelines can be made with administrative approval.
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