(a) The department may formulate the basic elements of nutrition education programs for child nutrition entities participating in programs established under this article. Such programs may coordinate classroom instruction with the food service program and may be of sufficient variety and flexibility to meet the needs of pupils in the total spectrum of education, including early childhood, elementary and secondary schools, special education classes and programs, and child development programs.

(b) Nutrition education programs may be maintained on a project approval basis. The state board may establish rules and regulations for nutrition education projects. County offices of education may apply for and receive funds on behalf of school districts under their jurisdiction in order to implement projects.

Terms Used In California Education Code 49534

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(c) Projects may include, but need not be limited to, innovative ways to coordinate the school meal service program with the nutrition education program; development of community resources for purposes of nutrition education; instructional programs for teachers, parents, food service employees; and training and usage of paraprofessionals to assist the instructional staff.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 666, Sec. 44. (AB 486) Effective January 1, 2022.)

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