MO HCR28

Urges Missouri's congressional delegation to modify the Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization in 2015 to provide school meal programs with more operational flexibility and reduced federal mandates

Cites negative impacts from the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010's nutrition standards implemented in 2012, including one million fewer students choosing school meals daily

Reports approximately 47% of school meal programs experienced revenue declines in the 2012-2013 school year due to increased costs, administrative burdens, and student rejection of new menu items

Calls for changes that promote healthy school environments while ensuring financial sustainability of child nutrition programs

Encourages partnerships between local school districts and farm-to-table organizations where appropriate