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VT H0417
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Esme Cole
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AI Summary
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Prohibits school districts and approved independent schools from serving foods or beverages containing six specific artificial dyes during the school day: Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6
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Applies to school lunch and breakfast programs operating under the National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act, as well as competitive food sales
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Exempts foods and beverages sold or served off campus or at least 30 minutes after the school day ends until midnight
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Takes effect July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
An act relating to prohibiting certain artificial dyes in foods and beverages served or sold at school
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
2/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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