Outline of the state of California
California
Addresses but not aligned to USDA professional standards

Food Service Training

Food Service Training

State law addresses food service worker training but not required, or requires training that does not meet the level of the USDA professional standards.

California Education Code 45391 Professional Development for Classified School Employees

(c) Professional development training for classified school employees to update their skills and to learn best practices may include, but is not limited to, any of the following:

  • (8) Food service, including training and staff development on new research and findings for food preparation to provide nutritional meals and food management.
Policy Type
Statute
Source
California Education Code

Local School Wellness Policy

This document addresses providing professional development to food staff.

Policy Type
Non-codified
Source
Local School Wellness Policy