CLOUD (WJON News) -- Even with the late Labor Day, the school year will soon be here. Many parents have already started back-to-school shopping for their kids, stocking up on the essentials like notebooks, pencils, pens, and backpacks. School starts back up for many area districts the week before Labor Day. Read on to see how various legal acts, food trends, and budget cuts have changed what kids are getting on their trays. Read on to learn more about how you can start saving now.