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GA SB387
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Jordan
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 20-2-187 to authorize the State Board of Education to establish rules and regulations for public school courses of instruction in nutrition, hygiene, etiquette, and social graces related to food preparation and consumption
- Defines "surplus prepared food" as food prepared in whole or in part by students during a food preparation course that is suitable for consumption but not served as part of that course
- Requires the State Board of Education to prescribe rules for how individual schools may distribute surplus prepared food to students, including those dealing with hunger or food insecurity
- Mandates that all rules and regulations include clear food safety guidance — covering handling, service, preparation, and storage — that meets or exceeds applicable federal guidelines and Department of Public Health food service rules
- Authorizes the State Board of Education to allot funds to local school districts for costs directly associated with the instructional program, consistent with funding for other instructional components
Legislative Description
State-wide School Lunch Program; State Board of Education to promulgate rules and regulations; authorize; course of instruction; preparation of food
Last Action
House Second Readers
3/13/2020
Full Bill Text
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