Overview Purchasing local goods and services supports surrounding communities and economies, helps the environment, and creates a more resilient supply chain. The definition of “local” is defined by each School Food Authority (SFA). There is no federal definition. The SFA’s definition of local may change seasonally, or with the type of product, service, or special event. Local can be defined by a certain number of miles from the SFA, within the county, the state, or adjacent state(s), e...| Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Overview Federal funding is essential to support the diverse needs of Wisconsin's students, schools and libraries. These resources provide vital assistance for: Students with disabilities Economically disadvantaged families Youth mental health programs English learners Efforts to reduce class sizes Federal funding also plays a key role in initiatives expanding access to school meals to hungry kids, career and technical education opportunities, academic enrichment, and much more.| Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction