While USDA pushes rollbacks that weaken nutrition standards for school meals, groups remind the USDA of the associated health risks for students

American Heart Association, American Public Health Association, FoodCorps, Inc., MomsRising Education Fund, and National Education Association — public interest organizations that, together, represent a broad coalition of advocates, scientists, parents, caregivers, and education professionals, all dedicated to promoting children’s health and well-being — respectfully request leave to file the attached amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs Center for Science in the Public Interest and Healthy School Food Maryland.

Under the Rollback Rule, school lunches could contain nearly 50% more sodium than scientists consider safe and only half the recommended amount of whole grains. Because the Rollback Rule threatens children’s health and wellbeing, AHA, APHA, FoodCorps, MomsRising, and NEA respectfully submit this amicus brief in support of Plaintiffs Center for Science in the Public Interest and Healthy School Food Maryland.