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MS HB494
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
Primary Sponsor
Omeria Scott
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AI Summary
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State Board of Education must adopt regulations requiring local school districts to provide low-fat snacks and meals to children diagnosed as overweight by a physician and to children whose parents submit a written request.
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State Board of Education must adopt regulations addressing food sales outside the Child Nutrition School Breakfast and Lunch Programs that are made available at local school district discretion.
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Regulations must align with USDA requirements and account for scientific principles regarding child health, fitness, and well-being.
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Office of Healthy Schools must provide comprehensive training to school district superintendents, business managers, and food service directors on healthy food marketing and cafeteria operations.
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Act takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
School nutrition; require school districts to serve low-fat meals and snacks to students diagnosed as overweight.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018