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Parents press Pennsbury board on school food ingredients and elementary library transparency
Summary
During public comment, parents asked whether Pennsbury limits artificial dyes, high‑sugar snacks and preservatives in school meals and requested clearer library‑book age/subject markers; administration offered follow‑up via wellness and education committees.
At the Nov. 20 meeting, several community members used the public comment period to press the board on health and instructional transparency. Maria Boyce (Falls Township) asked whether Pennsbury has standards to limit artificial dyes (Red No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5/6), high sugar and preservatives in school meals and snacks, and requested ingredient lists and dye‑free alternatives for use as classroom rewards. Boyce said such ingredients can affect student attention and behavior and asked whether the district can post ingredient lists and encourage dye‑free rewards to prevent students from feeling excluded.
