MS HB131

Requires the State Board of Education to adopt regulations mandating local school districts provide low-fat snacks and meals to children diagnosed as overweight by a licensed physician and to children whose parents request low-fat options.

Directs the State Board of Education to adopt regulations addressing food sales outside the Child Nutrition School Breakfast and Lunch Programs made available at local school district discretion.

Establishes an advisory committee appointed by the State Superintendent of Public Education, composed of representatives from child nutrition, the State Board of Education, licensed dietitians and physicians, school administrators, and legislators to assist in developing the required regulations.

Permits local school districts to adopt rules and regulations more stringent than state regulations but not in conflict with State Board of Education standards.

Takes effect July 1, 2010.