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This bill establishes the "Missouri Healthy Schools Act", which prohibits public schools participating in federally funded meal programs from serving, selling, or allowing third parties to sell ultraprocessed foods during the school day, beginning in the 2027-2028 school year. The bill specifically defines ultraprocessed food as any food or beverage containing certain chemical ingredients, including potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, and several artificial food dyes (such as Yellow dye 5, Blue dye 1, and Red dye 40). The legislation does not prevent parents or guardians from providing ultraprocessed food to their children during the school day. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to create and publish a standardized compliance certification form and maintain a public list of schools that have certified their compliance with these new food restrictions. By targeting specific chemical ingredients, the bill aims to promote healthier eating environments in Missouri's public schools.

Education

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=303