S. 1736: Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-05-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-05-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-05-13):
Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025
This bill adds requirements regarding the availability of training that the Department of Agriculture provides under current law for local food service personnel in schools.
The training must be scheduled during regular, paid working hours; provided at no cost to food service personnel; offered in-person whenever appropriate; and incorporate experiential learning.
If the training is scheduled outside of working hours, food service personnel must be informed about the necessity of scheduling the program, consulted to schedule the program, and compensated for attending the program. Personnel may not be penalized for failing to attend a program outside of working hours.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM 2025-10-28 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2026-02-26 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1736 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1736?
S. 1736 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1736 are available on congress.gov.
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