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USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.

USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families

A federal policy will prohibit schools from charging transaction fees to low-income families when they make electronic deposits into their lunch accounts.

USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said over 150 schools received BrucePac products likely contaminated by listeria, as per a Thursday release. All ready-to-eat meat and poultry produced by ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Many parents are unable or unwilling to send their children to school with a phone. Smartwatch use among kids is booming, but experts warn the devices could be yet another “electronic umbilical cord.”

Tech - Wired - October 29

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Jodi Picoult's “Nineteen Minutes” has topped a list compiled by PEN America of the books most often pulled from school shelves

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

New legislation would cover children’s playgrounds, but pub gardens win reprieve after industry objections

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

It’s no surprise that students are pushing back on cellphone bans in classrooms

Tech - ABC News - 5 hours ago

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy fines

World - ABC News - October 21

Schools in Mexico have six months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Rules targeting fruit drinks, chips and artificial pork rinds come as UN calls child obesity in country an emergency. Schools in Mexico have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican officials say schools have six months to implement a government-sponsored ban on junk food or face heavy fines

Health - ABC News - October 21

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

Democrats swept a school board election in Bucks County after Republicans instituted book bans and other changes. But the right-wing “parental rights” movement has left an indelible mark.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 27

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat ...

Health - ABC News - October 15

Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak

Sen. Richard Blumenthal had urged a probe into the USDA's handling of the Boar's Head plant, calling it an "abject failure."

USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s internal watchdog has opened an investigation into the agency’s handling of violations at a Boar’s Head plant that led to a multi-state listeria outbreak, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Onions are likely source of deadly McDonald’s E Coli outbreak, USDA says

Batches of the vegetable produced in Colorado, where many people fell ill after eating Quarter Pounders, were recalled. Fresh onions are the probable source of an E coli outbreak at McDonald’s ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Abortion bans on the ballot

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story The states where ballot measures could reverse abortion bans Voters in 10 states will decide next month if ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Tackling misinformation at school

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Schools tackle false info amid hurricanes, election Schools face challenges teaching children how to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The boom in home schooling

Parents and children unhappy with traditional education are turning to online alternatives after the pandemic opened the door to new ways of learning

World - Financial Times - October 15

Schools caught in political crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

'I'm not a cheater' - Pogba on doping ban

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is "not a cheater" but accepts responsibility for the failed doping test that led to a ban.

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Ministers say the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to prevent environmental damage and protect children's health.

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

Ministers vow to end ‘throwaway culture’ after e-cigarettes soar in popularity among young people

Business - Financial Times - October 24

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...

Politics - The Hill - 14 hours ago

The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session

It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12

Latest in Usda Ban School

USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027

USDA to ban online transaction fees on school lunch payments for low-income families

USDA lists over 150 schools that may be affected by listeria recall

As Schools Ban Phones, More Kids Are Using Smartwatches

Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

UK government aims to ban smoking outside schools and hospitals

In this Florida school district, some parents are pushing back against a cellphone ban

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Schools in Mexico have six months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Mexican schools have 6 months to ban junk food sales or face heavy fines

Democrats Took Over a Bucks County School Board, but Still Ban Some Books

USDA launches an internal investigation into the deadly Boar's Head outbreak

Boar's Head recall sparks USDA watchdog probe into handling of listeria outbreak

USDA watchdog opening investigation into agency handling of Boar's Head outbreak

Onions are likely source of deadly McDonald’s E Coli outbreak, USDA says

Abortion bans on the ballot

Tackling misinformation at school

The boom in home schooling

Schools caught in political crosshairs

'I'm not a cheater' - Pogba on doping ban

Disposable vapes to be banned from June

Disposable vapes to be banned in England and Wales

What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?

Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting

The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session

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