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CA SB1080

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Josh Newman

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires schools to offer halal or kosher meal options commencing with the 2025–26 school year if 5% or more of pupils at a schoolsite prefer these options for breakfast and lunch.

  • Authorizes schools to collect information from pupils to determine whether the 5% preference threshold is met and permits schools to offer halal and kosher options voluntarily even if the threshold is not reached.

  • Defines "halal" as food prepared in accordance with Islamic law and "kosher" as defined in Penal Code Section 383b.

  • Constitutes a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement through the statutory procedures in Government Code Part 7 (Section 17500 et seq.) if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are mandated by the state.

Legislative Description

Pupil nutrition: school meals: halal and kosher food options.

Last Action

May 16 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/17/2024
Education4/3/2024
Rules2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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