Bill > HB1637

This bill introduces two main restrictions for primary and secondary schools in Texas, focusing on herbicides and food additives. First, the bill prohibits the application of glyphosate-containing herbicides on school grounds, with a narrow exception allowing its use at high schools only for agricultural curriculum or research purposes. Second, the bill bans school districts and charter schools from providing meals containing specific artificial food colorings, including blue 1, blue 2, green 3, red 40, yellow 5, and yellow 6, as well as any substantially similar additives. These restrictions will take effect during the 2025-2026 school year, with the bill becoming law either immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if it does not. The legislation aims to reduce potential health risks associated with these chemicals in school environments by limiting students' exposure to glyphosate and certain artificial food additives.

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