Indiana Supreme Court hears arguments in nutrition compliance case

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: June 5, 2026

Words: 520

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago


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The Indiana Supreme Court will decide whether the state Department of Education overstepped its authority in permanently disqualifying an Indianapolis church daycare’s participation in a federal nutrition program for low-income families.

The justices heard oral arguments Thursday in a case brought by Mount Zion’s Loving Daycare seeking reinstatement in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, or CACFP.

DOE terminated the Indianapolis daycare’s participation in CACFP in 2023 following a series of “serious deficiencies” related …

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