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Rep. McGuire pushes bill to remove select additives from school meals, adds menu‑transparency requirement
Summary
Rep. McGuire and public‑health advocates urged passage of HB 11‑37, which would ban a short list of chemical additives from school meals, require online ingredient listings, and phase in changes for the 2728 school year; industry witnesses warned of unintended impacts on preserved protein products.
Representative McGuire introduced House Bill 11‑37 on behalf of students’ health, arguing that a rising burden of childhood chronic disease is driven in part by ultra‑processed foods in school meals. The bill would prohibit a targeted list of up to 13 additives deemed to have no nutritional benefit and require schools to post breakfast and lunch menus with links to ingredient lists online; changes would not take effect until the 2728 school year, she said.
The bill’s sponsor framed the measure as a measured, prevention‑focused step rather than an outright ban on school lunches. "This bill does not ban school lunches," Representative McGuire said, noting the legislation focuses on removing “the most concerning chemical additives” and gives districts time to adjust.
Scott Faber, policy director at…
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