School district bans birthday cakes for student parties

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The Edmonds School District has voted to ban sweet treats for student birthdays.

The move is part of an 18-month wellness and nutrition study that started after a new federal wellness policy took effect requiring superintendents nationwide to monitor nutritional standards for students.

The district has gotten three written complaints so far.

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Instead of a cupcake, students will now get a pencil or handmade card from classmates.

Two Edmonds schools decided to start this ban last year on their own.