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VT H0417

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Esme Cole

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies to school lunch and breakfast programs operating under the National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Act, as well as competitive food sales

  • Exempts foods and beverages sold or served off campus or at least 30 minutes after the school day ends until midnight

  • 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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