What does Preamble of S 1736 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The amendment aims to clarify the availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel. The bill was introduced in the Senate on May 13, 2025, by Mrs. Murray.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 1736 do?

This bill is formally titled the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025.

What does TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF ALL LOCAL FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL. of S 1736 do?

This section amends Section 7(g)(2)(B) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. It mandates that training programs for food service personnel be scheduled during regular, paid working hours. Training programs should be offered in-person if appropriate and incorporate experiential learning. The training must be provided at no cost to food service personnel. If training is scheduled outside of regular working hours, employers must inform personnel of the necessity, consult them on scheduling, and provide compensation at the regular rate of pay, including overtime if applicable. Personnel cannot be penalized or discriminated against for not attending training outside of regular hours. This section clarifies that it does not supersede any existing federal, state, or local laws governing the employer-employee relationship.

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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025 — S. 1736

Last updated: 5/13/2025 · Introduced: 5/13/2025

Author: Patty Murray (D-WA)

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This bill amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require school food service personnel training to be scheduled during regular, paid working hours.
If training occurs outside of regular hours, employers must compensate personnel at their regular rate of pay, including overtime if applicable, and cannot penalize them for non-attendance.
The bill mandates that training programs be provided at no cost to food service personnel and incorporate experiential learning when appropriate.

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