Texas Public School Nutrition Policy
This policy becomes effective Aug. 1, 2004 for schools participating in the School Meal Programs.
UPDATED! School Nutrition Policy Clarifications. Read here for the latest updates, including the most recent information on classroom birthday parties.

Texas Public School Nutrition Policy Quick-Guide
Presenting a short overview of the newest public school child nutrition guidelines from TDA for on-line viewing.

Texas Public School Nutrition Policy Quick-Guide (printable version)
Download and print this version for your files.

Public School Nutrition Policy at a Glance - Elementary Schools
Keep current with these quick reference guides to the newest public elementary school nutrition guidelines from TDA.

Spanish Translation - Elementary Schools

Public School Nutrition Policy at a Glance - Middle Schools
Keep current with these quick reference guides to the newest public middle school nutrition guidelines from TDA.

Spanish Translation - Middle Schools

Public School Nutrition Policy at a Glance - High Schools
Keep current with these quick reference guides to the newest public high school nutrition guidelines from TDA.

Spanish Translation - High Schools

Frequently Asked Questions
Check here for answers to general questions about TDA's new school nutrition policy.

Non-Food Ways to Raise Funds and Reward a Job Well Done
Look here for tips and ideas on easy, low cost, non-food alternatives for raising funds and rewarding a job well done without food.

Food For Thought
The reality is shocking: obesity is not only threatening the lives of adults, it's threatening our kids. Childhood obesity in this land of plenty has doubled in the last 20 years. Children are developing diabetes and heart disease at alarming rates. Perhaps most frightening, our children's life expectancy now may be less than ours.