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WV SB745
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Helton
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AI Summary
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Bans seven artificial food dyes (Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, and Green No. 3) from school meal programs effective August 1, 2025
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Prohibits 23 additional food additives from school meals effective August 1, 2027, including titanium dioxide, BHT, BHA, potassium bromate, and artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame K
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Limits added sugars to no more than 5% of daily calories in school nutrition programs starting August 1, 2027
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Requires school meals to contain a minimum ratio of one gram of fiber for every 10 grams of carbohydrates, effective August 1, 2027
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Schools must post breakfast and lunch menus with complete ingredient lists on their websites beginning August 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relating to requirements for school nutrition programs
Education (K12)
Last Action
Markup Discussion
3/6/2026