Texas public school nutrition
policy for high schools

food from home

This policy does not restrict the types of food that parents provide for their own child's consumption at school.  However, schools may adopt more restrictive rules as a local policy.

food at school

item                                Nutrition policy

Foods of Minimal                          The school may not provide access to FMNVs during meal periods in areas where school meals are served Nutritional Value* (FMNVs)          and consumed.**

Candy                                           Access to candy is allowed.
(including candy bars and
packaged candies not included
as FMNVs)

Competitive Foods                        The school may not allow competitive foods during meal periods in areas where
(any food and beverages that      school meals are served and consumes.***
are not provided by the school     (see exemptions below)
food service)

Fried Potato Products                   Servings cannot exceed 3oz., and may only be purchased one serving at a time.
(French fries, hash browns, etc.)

Carbonated Beverages                Sugared, carbonated beverages cannot be sold in containers larger than 12oz. and are not
                                                     allowed during meal periods in areas where school meals are served and consumed.  By the
                                                     2005 - 2006 school year, no more than 30 percent of beverages in vending machines should
                                                     be sugared, carbonated drinks.

*   See reverse for definitions.
**  Certain exemptions are allowed for school nurses, students with special needs and up to three schoolwide events
     pre-approved by school officials.
*** Certain exemptions are allowed for students with special needs and up to three schoolwide events pre-approved by
     school officials.