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MA S363

Relative to healthy school lunches


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to healthy school lunches. Education.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the nutritional quality of school lunches in Massachusetts. It establishes March 21 as "Massachusetts Child Nutrition Day" and requires that at least 50% of the lunch entrées served in public schools be healthy, containing whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and other fiber-rich proteins as part of the federal National School Lunch Program. The bill also limits the amount of ultra-processed foods and foods high in cholesterol or saturated fat that can be served as part of a reimbursable meal. Additionally, food service providers must make their monthly nutrition data publicly available to demonstrate compliance with the new requirements.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2756 (on 03/14/2022)

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