This Act regulates the organization of school meals for pupils and male and female students, including the right of pupils and students to a subsidy for school meals, among the supervision over the implementation of rules here prescribed. This Act applies to primary and secondary schools and to primary and secondary schools within institutions for the education of children and adolescents with special needs in the Republic of Slovenia, that implement publicly valid educational programmes. This Act does not apply to participants in adult education programmes. Objectives of this Law are to: take into account the principles of sustainable consumption, ensure quality school nutrition, which influences the optimal development of pupils and students, develop awareness of healthy eating and eating culture, education for responsible attitude towards oneself, one's health and environment and to enable student access to a healthy school diet; provide pupils and students from less socially stimulating backgrounds with equal opportunities in achieving the objectives set out in the previous indent. The Act sets out detailed operational rules for the administration and financing of school meal subsidies. It defines eligibility criteria, income thresholds, and administrative procedures for awarding subventions, while establishing the financial responsibilities of the state budget and educational institutions. Provisions also cover inventory management, meal ordering systems, and oversight mechanisms to prevent misuse of public funding. Organizing bodies and schools are required to follow prescribed national guidelines for meal planning and food procurement. The Act mandates specific standards regarding nutritional value, food safety, and the inclusion of locally produced or organic foods in daily menus. Systemic monitoring, inspection protocols, and reporting requirements are established to verify compliance with nutritional guidelines and administrative standards across participating institutions.
Словения · 2012-12-28