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Committee backs ingredient restrictions in school meals, adopts amendment narrowing scope
Summary
The committee adopted Amendment 5 and passed HB 1137 (11-0), which restricts certain listed ingredients from being served or sold during the school day (and 30 minutes after) while exempting vending in staff-only areas and weekend events; parents may still provide packed lunches.
Representative McGuire introduced Amendment No. 5 to HB 1137, which narrows the bill's approach by removing a broad "ultra-processed" definition and instead prohibiting a targeted list of ingredients on school days and for 30 minutes after school. He said vending machines in staff-only areas and weekend events would be exempted.
Committee members questioned how cafeteria staff and vendors would implement…
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