The Public Policy and Legislative (PP&L) Committee serves as the voice of school nutrition professionals in Virginia, advocating for policies that support healthy, equitable, and sustainable meal programs for students. The committee monitors legislative developments at the state and federal levels, educates members on key issues, and builds relationships with policymakers to advance initiatives that strengthen child nutrition programs and promote student well-being.
Dear SNA-VA Members,We have important updates on the School Breakfast for All bills and an opportunity for you to take action. What’s happening now?HB96 (House Bill)• Passed
Two bills being considered by the Virginia General Assembly — HB 96 and SB 4 — focus on making school breakfast available at no cost to students in public schools across
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PP&L Chair – Andrea Early, earlyas@pwcs.edu
Region 1 – Casey Dickinson, casey_dickinson@ccpsnet.net
Region 2 – Bonnie Gassett, Bonnie.Gassett@vbschools.com
Region 3 – Edwina Forrest, eforrest@hampton.k12.va.us
Region 4 – Marion Elder, melder@dcpsnet.org
Region 5 – Beth Morris, morrisbp@lcsedu.net
Region 6 – Jennifer Williams, jwilliams01@rockingham.k12.va.us
Region 7 – Brian Williams, williamsbk@staffordschools.net
Region 8 – Dr. Eric Coleman, eric.coleman@acps.k12.va.us
Region 9 – Vacant – Contact info@sna-va.org to express interest.
Region 10 – Andrea Early, earlyas@pwcs.edu
Region 11 – Melissa DeAngelo, mmdeangelo@fcps.edu
Industry Representative – Samantha Ronk, Samantha.Ronk2@kellanova.com
