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CA AB1746

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Elaine Alquist

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Restricts beverages sold to elementary school pupils at all times to fruit/vegetable juices (minimum 50% juice, no added sweetener), water, and milk products, effective July 1, 2013.

  • Restricts beverages sold to middle and high school pupils from one-half hour before to one-half hour after the school day to the same beverages as elementary schools.

  • Permits electrolyte replacement beverages (maximum 42 grams added sweetener per 20-ounce serving) in middle and high schools only before school starts or after school ends.

  • Allows exceptions for school fundraising events and school-sponsored events occurring at least one-half hour after the school day ends, including through vending machines outside restricted times.

  • Requires school district governing boards to annually review compliance and prohibits waiving these beverage standards.

Legislative Description

Schools: nutrition: beverages.

Last Action

In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.

5/25/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/29/2012
Education3/1/2012

Full Bill Text

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