Bill > HB2076

This bill establishes a nine-member Tennessee K-12 nutrition task force, composed of members appointed by various legislative committee chairs and the Commissioner of Education, to investigate the presence of ultra-processed foods (UPFs)—which are typically foods high in added sugars, unhealthy fats, and artificial ingredients—and other substances in public school meal programs. The task force will also examine the impact of UPFs on student health, specifically looking at childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction, and will develop recommendations for shifting school menus towards whole-food alternatives. Members of the task force must not have financial conflicts of interest with food or pharmaceutical companies, and they will serve without compensation or reimbursement for expenses. The task force is required to submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislative librarian by December 1, 2026, and will officially cease to exist on January 31, 2027.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2076&ga=114