Congress·In Committee·S. 1736

School Cafeteria Workers: New Training and Pay Rules

Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

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This bill, introduced by Senator Murray, changes how school cafeteria staff get their required training. It aims to make sure these workers are treated fairly when they need to learn new skills for their jobs.
Under the new rules, schools would have to schedule training during regular work hours whenever possible. If training must happen after hours, workers must be paid their normal wage or overtime and cannot be punished if they are unable to attend.
The policy requires that training be free for all food service employees. It also encourages hands-on learning and in-person classes rather than just watching videos or reading manuals.
This matters because school food workers often work part-time or have tight schedules. By making training paid and accessible, the bill helps ensure schools have well-trained staff to prepare healthy meals for students without putting a financial burden on the workers.

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May 13, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

May 13, 2025

Introduced in Senate

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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

May 13 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 1736

Congress119th Congress

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Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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