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IA HF851
A bill for an act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date and applicability
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Act relating to student nutrition, including by modifying the curricula provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade twelve to include instruction related to nutrition, modifying provisions related to the agriculture, food, and natural resources component of the career and technical education instruction provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve, and modifying provisions related to school meal programs, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
AI Summary
This bill modifies educational curriculum and nutritional guidelines across kindergarten through 12th grade in Iowa, with a strong emphasis on nutrition education and local food sourcing. The bill requires schools to include nutrition instruction at every grade level, specifically highlighting the importance, nutritional benefits, and dietary roles of animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruit. In a significant move, the bill directs the state Department of Education to seek a federal waiver to develop state-specific nutritional guidelines for school meal programs that prioritize local food sources like corn, pork, and dairy. The proposed guidelines would maintain health standards while allowing more flexibility to reflect regional preferences and cultural food practices. The bill also updates career and technical education standards to include more instruction on food production and local sourcing, and requires the creation of a joint committee to oversee and evaluate the new nutritional guidelines. The changes will be implemented gradually, with most provisions taking effect for school years beginning on or after July 1, 2026, and the section related to seeking a federal waiver taking immediate effect upon enactment.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Government (H)
Last Action
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 689. (on 04/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF851 |
| Fiscal Note - School Meals, Nutritional Requirements, Waivers | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1524945.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGR/91/attachments/HF851.html |
| Fiscal Note - School Meals, Nutritional Requirements, Waivers | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1524729.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF851.html |
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