NY S03927 | 2011-2012 | General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)
Status: Introduced on March 10 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-01-31 - PRINT NUMBER 3927A
Pending: Senate Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Amended) [HTML]

Summary

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions; sets forth portion size and food requirements; sets forth requirements and provides for the sale of such foods in school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias; requires nutritional information on all food items and beverages which are not prepackaged with such; and requires the commissioner of education, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to establish a procedure for engaging school wellness committees.

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Title

Provides for the sale, availability and distribution of healthy foods and beverages on school property and at school sponsored functions; sets forth portion size and food requirements; sets forth requirements and provides for the sale of such foods in school stores, vending machines, school cafeterias; requires nutritional information on all food items and beverages which are not prepackaged with such; and requires the commissioner of education, in consultation with the commissioner of health, to establish a procedure for engaging school wellness committees.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-01-31SenatePRINT NUMBER 3927A
2012-01-31SenateAMEND AND RECOMMIT TO EDUCATION
2012-01-04SenateREFERRED TO EDUCATION
2011-03-10SenateREFERRED TO EDUCATION

Same As/Similar To

A06229 (Same As) 2012-04-26 - held for consideration in education

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