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IA HSB173
SB
Status
2/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
State Government
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AI Summary
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Requires K-12 schools (public, accredited nonpublic, charter, and innovation zone schools) to provide nutrition instruction emphasizing the importance, nutritional benefits, and role of animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruit in a balanced diet
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Mandates that the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of career and technical education for grades 9-12 include instruction on food production, benefits of local sourcing, and sustainable farming practices
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Directs the Department of Education to apply for a federal waiver within 90 days seeking exemption from sodium limits, whole grain requirements, and fruit/vegetable variety stipulations in school meal programs
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If the federal waiver is granted, requires the Department of Education to adopt new state-specific nutritional guidelines prioritizing animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fresh fruit, with input from the Department of Agriculture, nutrition experts, educators, parents, and local farmers
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Establishes a joint committee between the Department of Education and Department of Agriculture to oversee implementation if the waiver is approved, with annual reporting to the General Assembly and a five-year effectiveness evaluation required
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 851.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 851.
3/7/2025