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VA HB786
VA HB786School bds.; authority to prohibit sale of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
School boards; authority to prohibit sale of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools. Permits any school board to prohibit the sale of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools in the local school division, regardless of whether any such beverage meets the requirements to be considered a diet or low-calorie beverage under any relevant federal regulation.
AI Summary
This bill grants authority to school boards in Virginia to prohibit the sale of caffeinated beverages to students in public high schools within their local school divisions, even if those beverages are considered diet or low-calorie under federal regulations. This provision is an addition to existing rules regarding nutritional guidelines for "competitive foods," which are defined as food, but not drinks, sold to students during school hours that are not part of the official school meal programs.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Education and Health (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB786 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB786) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1169144.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB786/text/HB786H2 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB786) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1107563.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB786/text/HB786H1 |
| Education Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB786/text/HB786AH1 |
| K-12 Subcommittee Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB786/text/HB786AHC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB786) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090207.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB786/text/HB786 |
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