MI HR0456

Encourages the Michigan Department of Education to allow local school districts to hold in-school fundraisers (such as bake sales) with foods that do not meet federal Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards.

Notes that 21 states currently allow exemptions for in-school food fundraisers, with exemptions ranging from one to thirty per state, while Michigan has declined to permit any exemptions.

States that federal Smart Snacks standards apply to all foods and beverages sold during the school day, including vending machines, school stores, and à la carte lines, which has eliminated traditional food-based fundraisers.

Argues that allowing exemptions would give locally elected school boards and administrators greater control to determine which fundraisers are appropriate for their communities and school activities.

Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.