The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Smart Snacks in School standards put in place practical, evidence-based nutrition standards for snacks and beverages sold in vending machines, school stores, snack carts, a la cart lines, and in school fundraising. All CISD a la carte and snacks sold in our cafeterias meet Federal Smart Snack regulations. These regulations affect all food and beverages sold to students on campus during the school day. Smart Snacks Standards are a Federal requirement for all foods sold outside the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

A school day is defined as the period from midnight before, to 30 minutes after the end of the official school day. School campus refers to all areas of the property under the jurisdiction of the school that are accessible to students during the school day.

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