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This bill introduces restrictions on food additives in Utah public schools, targeting specific potentially harmful chemical compounds. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, public schools will be prohibited from selling, donating, offering, or serving food containing nine specific additives during school hours, including potassium bromate, propylparaben, and several FD&C (Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act) color additives like Blue No. 1, Red No. 40, and Yellow No. 5. The bill includes some exceptions: parents can still provide these food items to their children, teachers can offer such items with parental permission, and these additives can be sold at school-sponsored events, extra-curricular activities, or in vending machines. Smaller school districts with 5,500 students or fewer are exempt from these requirements. The legislation defines key terms like "public school" and "school day" and is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, aiming to improve the nutritional quality of food available to students during the school day.

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