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Peoria Unified adopts tighter language on caffeinated drinks after DECA students urge education over bans
Summary
The school board approved updates to the district’s food‑services procedure concerning highly caffeinated beverages after student DECA leaders testified that controlled, regulated sales fund student trips and conferences and that education — not prohibition — should be the emphasis.
Peoria Unified’s governing board on Aug. 28 approved revisions to Procedure 3‑301A (Food Services Nutrition), a policy the district had asked administration to clarify with respect to highly caffeinated beverages on high‑school campuses.
What changed
The board approved the procedural revisions presented by district staff. The policy revision defines district standards for cafeteria sales and aligns school‑store operations with USDA smart‑snack guidance and district safety protocols. District staff and board members described the changes as intended to protect student health while clarifying what constitutes an allowable…
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