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Introduced
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SERVING ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Whereas, childhood obesity, morbidity, and wellness are matters of statewide concern; and Whereas, ultra-processed, industrially manufactured, nutrient-depleted food with synthetic additives is under-nourishing minors at public schools and contributing to childhood obesity; and Whereas, any taxpayer-funded meal or snack program offered to minors at public schools in this state should be nutritious and made primarily of whole, minimally processed plant or animal products; Now, therefore,
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit ultra-processed foods in North Carolina public schools, including traditional public schools, charter schools, regional schools, and laboratory schools. The legislation defines ultra-processed foods as those containing specific ingredients like Potassium Bromate, various artificial food dyes (such as Yellow Dye 5, Blue Dye 1, and Red Dye 40), Propylparaben, Titanium Dioxide, and Brominated Vegetable Oil. Local school boards will be required to ensure no ultra-processed foods are served or sold on school grounds during the school day, and the Department of Public Instruction must create a certification form and maintain a public website listing schools compliant with the ban. Importantly, the bill does not prevent parents or guardians from sending ultra-processed foods with their children to school. The new regulations will take effect for the 2025-2026 school year, giving schools time to adjust their nutrition programs. The underlying motivation for the bill appears to be addressing childhood obesity and improving student nutrition by removing industrially manufactured, nutrient-depleted foods from school meal programs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (6)
Jonathan Almond (R)*,
Allen Chesser (R)*,
Matthew Winslow (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Phil Rubin (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (on 04/10/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H874 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H874v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H874v0.pdf |
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