Assume the Parent-Teacher Association of your child's school sent a letter to you with the following information about a proposed federal law affecting the school's lunch program. Read the information. Then, write a letter to your congressional representative to support or oppose the proposed law. Explain your reasons for your position.

Oak Street School PTA
57 Oak Street
Belmont, MA 01923


A Senate bill is being considered that if passed would provide $5 billion for healthier school lunch programs. The bill would require schools to eliminate all junk foods, including vending machines that dispense soft drinks and candy. It would also require schools to serve healthier foods. While students would still be served foods such as pizza and sloppy joes, the ingredients would change to low–fat dairy products and whole grains. Schools would also offer fruits and vegetables that many kids don't get at home. The money to pay for the program will be taken from the Federal Food Stamps Program.

Jamal Owens

Jamal Owens,
President, Oak Street School PTA