Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced
Summary
Paid, no-cost, and better-timed training for school food service workers. This bill would require training carried out under the Child Nutrition Act to be scheduled during regular paid hours when possible, be offered in person if appropriate, include experiential learning, and be provided at no cost to food service personnel.
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- Food service personnel would generally receive training during regular paid work hours and get hands-on learning at no cost.
- If training must occur outside regular hours the bill would require programs to inform and consult staff, pay attendees at their regular rate including any overtime, and prohibit penalties for nonattendance.
- School districts and training providers would need to offer in-person options when appropriate and arrange timing or pay to minimize disruption for staff.
- The bill would clarify that these training rules do not supersede or change any federal, state, or local employment laws or contractual obligations.
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Paid training at no cost for school food workers
This bill would set clear rules for training for school food service workers. Training would happen during regular, paid work hours. When appropriate, it would be offered in person and include hands-on learning. Training would be free to workers. If training must be outside paid hours, workers would be told why and asked about timing. Workers who attend would be paid their regular rate, with overtime if it applies. Workers could not be punished for not being able to attend. These rules would not override other federal, state, or local employment laws. They would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
WI • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
NY • R
Sponsored 5/13/2025
Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Davis (IL)
IL • D
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
PA • R
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Mullin
CA • D
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Bishop
GA • D
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 10/14/2025
Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
KY • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]
VT • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Elfreth
MD • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
MO • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
McBride
DE • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
TX • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3]
AZ • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]
OR • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]
TX • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Craig
MN • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Pallone
NJ • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]
NH • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]
PA • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
IL • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
GA • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Ocasio-Cortez
NY • D
Sponsored 11/7/2025
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
Sponsored 11/17/2025
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 12/16/2025
Rep. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ-8]
NJ • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Casten
IL • D
Sponsored 1/7/2026
Rep. Sorensen, Eric [D-IL-17]
IL • D
Sponsored 2/4/2026
Rep. Magaziner, Seth [D-RI-2]
RI • D
Sponsored 5/14/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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