The proposed rule amends the current rule to require that competitive food and beverage items sold to students during the school day which meet the nutrition standards for competitive food as defined and required in 7 CFR 210.11 (as amended by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service Interim Final Rule) are not allowable until one (1) hour after the conclusion of the district school food service program’s last designated meal period unless the items are being sold by the district school food service program during its designated meal service periods. The proposed rule permits each district school board to grant a special exemption from the nutrition standards for competitive foods as required in 7 CFR 210.11 for the purpose of conducting infrequent school-sponsored fundraisers. The proposed rule defines the term “school-sponsored fundraiser,” and encourages the establishment of a Healthy School Team by each school for the purposes of supporting the efforts of each school district’s local wellness policy.