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MA H5012

MA H5012
Relative to students accessing food and nutritional information


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Introduced
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

194th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to student access to food and nutritional information. Higher Education.

AI Summary

This bill mandates that all public, private, and charter schools in Massachusetts, from prekindergarten through grade 12, as well as public and private institutions of higher education, must prominently display comprehensive food and nutritional information on their websites for students with medically restricted diets, such as those with celiac disease or food allergies. This information should include details on safe food handling for gluten-free and allergen-free meals, monthly menus with nutritional data, instructions on how to access these meals, and contact information for food service staff and disability services.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Joint Committee on Higher Education Hearing (12:00:00 3/19/2026 A-1) (on 03/19/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5012
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5012.pdf
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