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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to nutrition in public schools. 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 entrees served for school lunches be made up of healthy, fiber-rich foods like whole grains, vegetables, fruits, and legumes. It also limits the amount of ultra-processed foods and high-cholesterol or high-saturated fat items to no more than 20% of entrees. Food service providers must publicly report their compliance with these nutrition standards on a monthly basis, and have a 3-year phase-in period to meet the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (18)
Michael Day (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Ryan Hamilton (D),
Brad Jones (R),
Kay Khan (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Becca Rausch (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Steve Ultrino (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied H558 (on 02/20/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H451 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H451.pdf |
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