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Cupcakes out! West Babylon schools ban home-baked goodies

Originally published: October 13, 2009 10:23 PM
Updated: October 13, 2009 11:00 PM
By JOIE TYRRELL AND ANDREW STRICKLER  joie.tyrrell@newsday.com, andrew.strickler@newsday.com

Quick ReadAmended wellness policy requires all snack foods served during the day meet nutritional guidelines.

A new policy for West Babylon schools banned

Photo credit: File, 2009 / Craig Ruttle | A new policy for West Babylon schools banned home-baked items at in-class parties.

Home-baked items in West Babylon classes have been banned under an amended wellness policy approved last night that requires that all snack foods served during the school day meet nutritional guidelines and be commercially packaged, school officials said.

Under the new policy, approved by the school board in a 7-2 vote, all snack foods would have to meet nutrition guidelines set by the Alliance...

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