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H.R. 3367: Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025, aims to enhance the training requirements for food service personnel in schools as part of amendments to the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The main points of the bill include:

1. Scheduled Training During Work Hours

The bill mandates that training programs for food service workers be scheduled during regular, paid working hours. This ensures that staff are not required to attend training sessions without compensation.

2. In-Person Training and Experiential Learning

Training should primarily be offered in-person when appropriate and should incorporate experiential learning. This approach is intended to provide staff with hands-on experience that can enhance their skills and effectiveness in their roles.

3. No-Cost Training

All training must be provided at no cost to food service workers. This will help remove financial barriers that could prevent staff from receiving necessary training.

4. Training Outside Working Hours

If training is necessary outside of regular working hours, the following provisions are required:

Food service personnel need to be informed about the necessity of scheduling the training outside of regular hours.
Workers should be consulted to find times that minimize disruptions for them.
Staff attending the training must be compensated at their regular pay rate, including overtime as applicable.
No penalties or discrimination should be faced by workers who are unable to attend training scheduled outside of their working hours.

5. Relationship to Existing Laws

The provisions in this bill do not alter any existing Federal, State, or local laws related to employer-employee relationships. This ensures that current labor protections remain in effect.