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This bill establishes a nine-member Tennessee K-12 nutrition task force, comprised of members appointed by various legislative committee chairs and the Commissioner of Education, with the crucial requirement that no member has a financial or conflict of interest with food, beverage, or pharmaceutical companies. The task force's primary purpose is to investigate the presence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which are typically foods high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients, along with artificial dyes and chemical additives, in public school meal programs across Tennessee. It will also examine the potential impact of these UPFs on student health, specifically looking at rising rates of childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction, and will develop recommendations for transitioning school menus towards healthier, whole-food alternatives. The task force is mandated to submit a final report of its findings and any legislative suggestions to the governor and legislative librarian by December 1, 2026, to inform the 2027 legislative session, and will officially dissolve on January 31, 2027.

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