| | Accessible VersionChild Nutrition Advisory Council |
| The California Nutrition Advisory Council (CNAC) is gathering information on current Adequate Time to Eat (ATE) practices and policies in schools across California. Through this optional survey, the CNAC is interested in learning specific ATE strategies schools are implementing and which strategies are challenging. To assist schools, the Council developed the Adequate Time to Eat Fact Sheet based on evidence-based strategies and recommendations. Please review this fact sheet before completing the survey. |
| This survey is voluntary and should take no more than 20 minutes to complete. |
| The survey will close on Friday, October 30, 2026. |
| One survey response per local educational agency (LEA). |
| Do not include any personally identifiable information or PII in any open response questions. |
| All questions are required unless marked optional. |
| The purpose of the survey is to: |
| Identify current practices and challenges related to seat time requirements; |
| Understand the role of collaborative districtwide committees in decision-making; |
| Inform future policy recommendations, technical assistance, and program development. |
The CNAC recommends that the survey be completed by school staff most knowledgeable about seat time policies, implementation, and related student support systems.
LEAs are encouraged to complete the survey with input from their coordinated school wellness committee with site specific representation, including District Wellness Committee Members, Nutrition Services Professionals, Community Schools Staff, Student Services, School Administrators, Counseling or Mental Health Services Staff, and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) or School Climate Team Members. |
| All questions in this survey are required unless marked optional. |
| The Save Responses button allows you to save your place in the survey and return to it later. When you select the Save Responses button, a new screen will appear, and you will be provided two options that will allow you to access the saved survey: 1) save the application's unique URL as a bookmark or add it as a “Favorite” in your web browser or 2) provide your email address and you will be emailed the unique URL. |
| The Print Responses button allows you to print a copy of your responses for your records. When you select Print Responses, a new tab will open showing a printable version of the entire survey and your responses. To return to the survey, select the original tab in your web browser. |
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