Bill > HB3292

This bill prohibits school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from serving or selling ultraprocessed food on school campuses during regular school hours, specifically targeting foods containing certain chemical additives such as brominated vegetable oil (BVO), potassium bromate, various food coloring agents (like red 3, red 40, yellow 5 and 6, blue 1 and 2, green 3), propylparaben, titanium dioxide, and other substantially similar additives. The bill defines these foods as "ultraprocessed food" and explicitly states that parents or guardians are still permitted to provide such foods to their children during school hours. The legislation is set to take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, with the potential for immediate implementation if it receives a two-thirds vote from members of the Texas legislature. By targeting specific chemical additives, the bill aims to improve the nutritional quality of food served in public schools and potentially reduce students' exposure to certain potentially harmful substances.

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