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SB 124 Public schools; Superintendent to develop guidelines eliminating trans fatty foods served.

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

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE: (all summaries)

Superintendent of Public Instruction; eliminating trans fats.  Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop guidelines, based on the FDA’s standards for trans fats, with the goal of eliminating foods containing trans fatty acids from public schools. The gradual elimination shall begin with the elimination of trans fats 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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