NISI is correct - many of us have felt the pinch as more restrictive food policies have been put in place. It's driven from the federal level and school's can lose very important federal funds from the school lunch program if they violate the policies.
It's implemented at the state level, which might be more restrictive than even the federal guidelines.

Texas was among the first and among the most restrictive. When it first came out, it effected using food in the classroom, parties, muffin-with-mom type celebrations, sending cupcakes for birthdays, bake sales, vending machines on campus, pizza parties, and much more. As some exceptions were made and as people learned the rules, it was better. For instance, the state now allows 3 exempt days where the school can have parties or celebrations.

It's generally tied to [B]students [/B]and what food can be made available to them when. So for instance, because a child can come to muffins with mom or donuts for dad, the rules applied. Had it been a parent-only event, the rules would not apply.

But the key is learning about the restrictions and exactly what the policy is and how it applies.

The schools can lose serious funding if they allow the policy to be violated.