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SB 1197 Public schools; regulations of foods containing trans fatty acids.

Introduced by: John S. Edwards | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Board of Education regulations; eliminating trans fats.  Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop guidelines with the goal of eliminating foods containing trans fatty acids from public schools. The gradual elimination shall begin with their elimination from vegetable oils used in school cafeterias. The final goal shall be to eliminate trans fats in all (i) foods sold as part of the official school breakfast and lunch programs, (ii) foods sold in vending machines on school grounds, and (iii) competitive foods sold during school hours.


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