S. 427 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 427 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 28, 2013 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Moran, Mr. Coats, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Thune, and Mr. Inhofe) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sensible School Lunch Act. 2. Nutritional requirements for school lunch and breakfast programs (a) Additional reimbursement Section 4(b)(3)(A)(ii) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1753(b)(3)(A)(ii)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (III) Maximum quantities The interim or final regulations required under this clause shall not establish a maximum quantity of grains, meat, or meat alternates that may be served in any meal or during any period of time of any school year. . (b) Rules Section 9(a)(4)(B) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758(a)(4)(B)) is amended— (1) by striking Not later and inserting the following: (i) In general Subject to clause (ii), not later ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (ii) Maximum quantities The rules required under clause (ii) shall not establish a maximum quantity of grains, meat, or meat alternates that may be served in any meal or during any period of time of any school year. .