Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025

# Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act of 2025 — Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would improve how the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides training to school cafeteria workers. It requires that training be scheduled during workers' regular paid hours, provided for free, and conducted in-person when practical. If training must happen outside normal work hours, schools would need to compensate workers for their time, inform them in advance why the scheduling is necessary, and get their input on scheduling.

Workers couldn't face penalties for declining to attend after-hours training. **Who it affects:** School food service workers (cafeteria staff) across the country would be the primary beneficiaries. Schools and school districts would need to adjust how they schedule and fund training programs. The Department of Agriculture would need to implement these new requirements. **Current status:** The bill was introduced by Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.