Adoption Date: 06/22/2021

History: 05/24/22 (reviewed), 4/11/23 (reviewed), 4/23/24 (reviewed), 5/13/25 (reviewed), 7/28/26 (updated)

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 established Smart Snack standards for all foods and beverages sold to students before, during, and 30 minutes after the school day. That includes any items sold to students in vending machines during that time period. Vending machines which are purchased and operated by the Nutrition Department are the responsibility of the Director of Nutrition Services. Other vending machines in the school building are the responsibility of the building principal. Purchases from the vending machines before, during and 30 minutes after the school day will meet Smart Snack guidelines and at all other times will reflect the guidelines in the Wellness policy 507.9. Vending machines in the school buildings are the responsibility of the building principal. Purchases from the vending machines will reflect the guidelines in the Wellness policy 507.9.

It is the responsibility of the Superintendent or Director of Nutrition Services and Senior Health Services Manager to develop administrative regulations for the use of vending machines and other sales of food to students.

Policy References:

Legal Reference:

42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq. 
7 C.F.R. Pt. 210 et seq. 
Iowa Code ch. 283A 
281 I.A.C. 58.

Cross Reference:

704.6	Fundraising Within the District
710.1	School Food Program
710.1R1	School Nutrition Program Civil Rights Complaints Procedure
710.1E1	School Nutrition Program Notices of Nondiscrimination
710.1E2	Child Nutrition Programs Civil Rights Complaint Form
710.2	Free or Reduced Cost Meals Eligibility