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CA AB1746
Bill
Status
2/17/2012
Primary Sponsor
Elaine Alquist
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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