School nutrition group gets more assertive in seeking temporary relief from new menu requirements; White House pushes back Montague Leaders of the School Nutrition Association expected to spark controversy by asking Congress to give some school districts more time to implement new dietary standards. They got that and more when the House Appropriations Committee took up the issue, and then voted May 29 to allow waivers from the rules. Since then, SNA has been defending its position—and its reputation. "This has been sort of like a firestorm," said CEO Patricia Montague. "We knew it was going to be a big deal. But I think until you get into the throes of it, you don't… Read More