Outline of the state of Mississippi
State
Mississippi
Addressed

Category
Healthy Food Policies for School Staff

Category
Healthy Food Policies for School Staff

State law addresses providing healthy food for staff.

Local School Wellness Policy: Guide for Development

This document provides guidance for schools in their development of local wellness policies to meet state and federal requirements and encourages schools to implement staff wellness programs that address health screenings, stress reduction and management, smoking cessation, physical activity, and healthy food policies.

Policy Type
Non-codified

Mississippi Administrative Code 7-3-17.10 Smart Snacks Standard for All Foods and Beverages Sold in Mississippi Schools

  1. TEACHERS’ Lounge Vending:

At least 50 percent of the items sold in staff vending areas/lounges (those inaccessible to students) should meet the Smart Snacks Standard.

Policy Type
Regulation