HB580 Summary

• Prohibits public K-12 schools participating in federally funded or assisted meal programs from serving, selling, or allowing third parties to sell ultra-processed food on school campuses during the normal school day beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

• Does not prevent students' parents or guardians from providing ultra-processed food to their children during the normal school day.

• Requires the State Department of Education to post a standardized certification form and maintain a list of compliant schools on its website.

• Defines "ultra-processed food" as any food or beverage containing one or more of 11 specified ingredients including potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, and artificial dyes (Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, Red 3 and 40).

• Takes effect October 1, 2025.