Missouri Legislature Filed Bills - 2012 session
The Missouri Legislature returned to session January 4th, 2012. As of April 2nd 2012, these are the filed bill that we are currently following.
Child Nutrition Act Implementation Update
Child Nutrition Act Implementation Update: Within the next 90 days, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will release the U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA) proposed rule on competitive foods. As a reminder, the Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 granted authority to the USDA to regulate all foods sold inside of schools during the school day for schools participating in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. The USDA has already released a final rule for updated nutrition standards for the federally-reimbursed school breakfast and lunch meals, but this new rule would extend to competitive foods (i.e. a la carte items in the cafeteria, vending machines, school stores). Attached is background information on both the National School Lunch Program as a whole and competitive foods. Detailed information when the proposed rule is released.
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2012 Legislative Platform
MISSOURI PTA LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR 2012
These legislative priorities are based on the issues that the Missouri PTA Legislative Department expects to target for the 2012 legislative session. As unexpected issues emerge, Missouri PTA will act in accordance with the resolution and position statements that have been approved by the membership. A complete list of resolutions and position statements are available on our website (www.mopta.org).
2012 National Public Policy Agenda
The National PTA 2012 Public Policy agenda is available online. Updated each year, this agenda outlines policy priorities for congress. This year the National agenda will focus on three key policy areas:
- Education
- Child health and nutrition
- Juvenile justice and delinquency prevention
In addtion to the entire 2012 Public Policy Agenda, you can also download an Executive Summary that is great for sharing with parents, teachers and legislators.
How to Implement Resolutions
HOW TO IMPLEMENT RESOLUTIONS
Delegates to convention perfect and approve resolutions submitted by units and councils. The approval of a resolution is only the first step in addressing areas of concern about the education and welfare of children and youth. The state PTA, councils, units, and individual members then develop a plan to implement the resolutions, turning them into ACTION on behalf of children and youth.