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MA H5012

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michelle Badger

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Requires all public, private, and charter schools (pre-K through grade 12) and all public and private higher education institutions in Massachusetts to post comprehensive food and nutritional information on their websites for students with medically restricted diets, including celiac disease and food allergies

  • Mandates that school websites include policies and procedures for safe handling of gluten-free and allergen-free meals, along with monthly menus and nutritional information for these dietary options

  • Requires schools to provide instructions for enrollment and access to restricted diet meals, contact information for food service personnel, and contact information for disability and accessibility services

  • Adds Section 102 to Chapter 71 (K-12 education) and Section 21 to Chapter 73 (higher education) of the Massachusetts General Laws

  • Filed by Representative Michelle L. Badger (1st Plymouth) on January 5, 2026, with four co-sponsors from both chambers

Legislative Description

Relative to students accessing food and nutritional information

Last Action

Hearing scheduled for 03/19/2026 from 12:00 PM-04:00 PM in A-1

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/22/2026
Rules1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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