NJ S537

Directs the Commissioner of Education to assist public and nonpublic schools in implementing "The Smarter Lunchroom Movement" strategies, which are low to no-cost, evidence-based techniques to improve student eating behaviors

Specifies cafeteria arrangement strategies including placing fruit near cash registers, using creative names for vegetables on menus, positioning white milk at the front of coolers, and listing nutrient-filled entrees first in serving lines

Requires the Department of Education to publish user-friendly information about the program on its website, including a link to The Smarter Lunchroom Movement website and a self-assessment scorecard

Addresses childhood obesity concerns, noting that 24.7% of New Jersey children aged 10-17 are classified as overweight or obese, while over 1.37 million children are enrolled in public schools

Takes effect immediately upon enactment