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The ready-to-eat meals, processed at an Oklahoma plant operated by BrucePac, went out to more than 200 schools, including nine in Florida.

Some districts are using money from a $1.7 billion legal settlement against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs to pay for the high-tech devices. But there are critics and also privacy concerns.

Experts encourage parents to have conversations with their children and not avoid the topic, if kids indicate a willingness to talk about it.

The CDC reports suicide was the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 14 in 2022. The Mental Health Association of Central Florida created a special guide to better support their mental health.

The guidelines, which took effect in July, make it easier to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet. Also, students may request a substitute for school milk if they have a milk allergy.

The Florida Department of Education has issued a “model policy” to help school districts carry out a controversial new law that allows volunteer chaplains.

The guidance is in stark contrast to statements by Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo against vaccination and mask wearing — particularly when it comes to COVID-19.

The Department of Agriculture announced new nutrition standards for schools that will limit added sugars for the first time. The new rule also trims sodium in kids' meals.

The program will allow graduates to become credentialed as school psychologists by the Florida Department of Education and become nationally certified school psychologists.

After the House passed a companion measure, the Senate version received a final committee OK. Supporters say the proposal would add a tool to help address children’s mental health issues.