Bill > HB1412

This bill prohibits public schools in Missouri from serving or selling ultraprocessed foods during the regular school day, starting in the 2026-27 school year. The bill defines ultraprocessed food as any food or drink containing specific ingredients or color additives, including chemicals like azodicarbonamide, brominated vegetable oil, and various artificial food dyes (such as FD&C Blue No. 1 and Red No. 40). Schools must submit a comprehensive list of food and drink items to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education each year, with a signed statement confirming that none of the items are ultraprocessed. If a school district fails to submit this list or is found to be serving ultraprocessed foods, they will first receive a notification to the general assembly. If the district remains non-compliant for two consecutive years, the state will withhold allocated funds. The bill does not prevent parents or guardians from providing their children with ultraprocessed foods during the school day, and it aims to improve the nutritional quality of food served in public schools.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1412&year=2025&code=R