CA SB949

Establishes the Distinguished After School Health (DASH) Recognition Program, administered by the State Department of Education, to recognize after school programs meeting health and wellness standards.

Requires participating after school programs to train staff on healthy eating and physical activity, provide nutrition education, ensure 30-60 minutes daily of moderate to vigorous physical activity, and limit screen time to homework or educational/physical activities.

Mandates programs serve only healthy foods and beverages (fruits, vegetables, water, low-fat milk, 100% fruit juice) and prohibits fried foods, candy, sugar-based items, and sugar-sweetened beverages during program hours.

Allows after school programs to create certificates valid for one year using a department-designed template signed by the program director, with the department maintaining a public list of qualified programs on its website.

Program funding is subject to appropriation in the annual Budget Act or receipt of nonstate funding, and the article sunsets on January 1, 2018 unless extended by statute.