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Senator Miguez proposes ban on ultra-processed foods in schools; amendments set effective school year and Louisiana sourcing standard
Summary
Senator Miguez introduced Senate Bill 117 to ban the sale and serving of ultra-processed foods in public and nonpublic schools and won two floor amendments setting the implementation timeline and a Louisiana-sourcing target.
Senator Miguez introduced Senate Bill 117 on April 28, a measure that would prohibit the serving and sale of ultra-processed foods to students in public and nonpublic schools. The sponsor described the bill as a public-health initiative to address childhood obesity and said the measure would require schools to prioritize “wholesome, minimally processed ingredients” for breakfasts and…
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