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This bill requires local and regional boards of education to implement school wellness policy standards developed by the University of Connecticut's Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health. The primary goals are to enhance student safety, particularly for students with allergies, and to transform school parties from food-focused events to activities centered around toys and crafts. By mandating these policy standards, the bill aims to create a more inclusive and health-conscious school environment that reduces potential risks associated with food allergies and promotes alternative forms of student engagement during school celebrations. The Rudd Center, a respected research and policy institution, will provide guidance on developing these wellness standards, which local school boards will be required to adopt and implement.

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