🏛️ Legislative Action Conference (LAC) 2026

Organizer: School Nutrition Association (SNA)
Location: Washington, D.C.
Dates: March 8–10, 2026

About LAC 2026

This annual event convenes school nutrition professionals—directors, support staff, policymakers, and allied stakeholders—to engage in federal advocacy and represent the voice of school food service at the national level.

Key Features & Objectives

Hill Day Advocacy

Attendees participate in Hill Day visits on Capitol Hill, meeting with members of Congress and their staff to highlight legislative priorities impacting school meal programs, child nutrition, and related policy issues.

Professional Development & Learning

The conference offers educational sessions focused on federal policy updates, advocacy strategies, legislative priorities, and tools to drive change at both federal and state levels.

Networking Opportunities

Participants connect with peers and national leaders in school nutrition through structured sessions, informal discussions, and group interactions—all centered around shared goals in advancing school meal programs.

Strategic Agenda & Policy Focus

LAC centers on advocacy for sustainable child nutrition funding, policy reforms, regulatory modernization, and promoting solutions that support healthier meals in schools nationwide.