118 STAT. 787 PUBLIC LAW 108–265—JUNE 30, 2004 ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of funds to carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall offer to enter into an agreement with an independent, nonpartisan, science based research organization— ‘‘(A) to conduct a comprehensive independent evalua tion of the effectiveness of the team nutrition initiative and the team nutrition network under this section; and ‘‘(B) to identify best practices by schools in— ‘‘(i) improving student understanding of healthful eating patterns; ‘‘(ii) engaging students in regular physical activity and improving physical fitness; ‘‘(iii) reducing diabetes and obesity rates in school children; ‘‘(iv) improving student nutrition behaviors on the school campus, including by increasing healthier meal choices by students, as evidenced by greater inclusion of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean dairy and protein in meal and snack selections; ‘‘(v) providing training and technical assistance for food service professionals resulting in the availability of healthy meals that appeal to ethnic and cultural taste preferences; ‘‘(vi) linking meals programs to nutrition education activities; ‘‘(vii) successfully involving parents, school administrators, the private sector, public health agen cies, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners; ‘‘(viii) ensuring the adequacy of time to eat during school meal periods; and ‘‘(ix) successfully generating revenue through the sale of food items, while providing healthy options to students through vending, student stores, and other venues. ‘‘(2) REPORT.—Not later than 3 years after funds are made available to carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Education and the Workforce of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Health, Edu cation, Labor, and Pensions and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report describing the findings of the independent evaluation. ‘‘(l) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.’’. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENT.—Section 21(c)(2)(E) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1769b– 1(c)(2)(E)) is amended by striking ‘‘, including’’ and all that follows through ‘‘1966’’. SEC. 206. REVIEW OF BEST PRACTICES IN THE BREAKFAST PROGRAM. (a) REVIEW.— (1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (c), the Secretary of Agriculture shall enter into an agreement with a research organization to collect and disseminate a review of best practices to assist school food authorities in addressing existing impediments at the State 42 USC 1773 note.
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