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Introduced
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-63-755 So As To Prohibit The Use Of Certain Dyes In Meals Or Snacks Served To Students In Public Schools And Open-enrollment Charter Schools, To Make These Provisions Applicable Only To Food Acquired For Student Meals And Snacks By Contracts Entered Into Or Renewed After June 30, 2025, And To Extend This Prohibition To Food Brought To Be Shared At Certain Celebrations Or Events With Teacher Or Administrator Approval.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina school nutrition regulations to prohibit the use of six specific food dyes (Blue dye 1, Blue dye 2, Green dye 3, Red dye 40, Yellow dye 5, and Yellow dye 6) in meals and snacks served in public schools and open-enrollment charter schools. The restrictions will apply to food contracts entered into or renewed after June 30, 2025, and also extend to food brought by students, teachers, or others to be shared during school events like parties, celebrations, or cultural gatherings, provided the sharing is approved by a teacher or school administrator. These dyes, which are identified by their Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry numbers, will be banned from student meals and shared foods, with the law taking effect upon the Governor's approval. The legislation aims to potentially improve student nutrition by limiting exposure to certain artificial food colorings in school settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Jackie Terribile (R)*,
Mike Burns (R),
April Cromer (R),
Sarita Edgerton (R),
Stephen Frank (R),
Thomas Lee Gilreath (R),
Jay Kilmartin (R),
Josiah Magnuson (R),
Joe White (R),
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works (on 03/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4263&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4263_20250327.htm |
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