A right to say ‘Christmas’ and ‘Jesus’
Pencils stating “Jesus is the Reason for the Season” were confiscated from goodie bags distributed by an elementary student at a school holiday party in Plano, Texas. Another student was told not to give out pencils saying “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so” at her classroom birthday party. Students were prohibited from saying “Christmas” at school and could not write “Merry Christmas” on holiday cards sent to
Nanny state says no to brownies, pizza
Uncle Sam could ban school bake sales and pizza days under a child nutrition bill on its way to President Barack Obama, reports AP.
The legislation, part of first lady Michelle Obama’s campaign to stem childhood obesity, provides more meals at school for needy kids, including dinner, and directs the Agriculture Department to write guidelines to make those meals healthier. The legislation would apply to all foods sold in schools during regular class hours, including in the cafeteria line, vending machines and at fundraisers.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will have the power to decide when a food-based fundraiser is “infrequent”