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VA HB786
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terry Austin
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AI Summary
- Authorizes local school boards to prohibit the sale of all or any variety of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools within their division
- Grants this authority regardless of whether the caffeinated beverages meet federal diet or low-calorie beverage requirements
- Amends existing Virginia Code § 22.1-207.4, which governs nutritional guidelines for competitive foods sold in schools
- Leaves the decision to individual school boards rather than imposing a statewide mandate
- Proposed as a floor amendment substitute by Delegate Austin on February 17, 2026
Legislative Description
School bds.; authority to prohibit sale of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools.
Last Action
Stricken at request of Patron in Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Education: Public Education2/26/2026
Education and Health2/18/2026
Education2/3/2026
Education: K-121/23/2026
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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