SB124: Public schools; Superintendent to develop guidelines eliminating trans fatty foods served.

Chief Patron

John Edwards (D-21)
Served: 1996–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

03/03/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Superintendent of Public Instruction; eliminating trans fats. Requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to develop guidelines with the goal of eliminating foods containing trans fatty acids from public schools. The gradual elimination shall begin with the elimination of trans fats from vegetable oils used in school cafeterias. The final goal shall be to eliminate trans fats in all (i) foods sold as part of the official school breakfast and lunch programs, (ii) foods sold in vending machines on school grounds, and (iii) competitive foods sold during school hours.

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Votes were cast on this bill on the following dates for which Richmond Sunlight has video: 01/23/2008, 01/23/2008, 01/25/2008, 01/28/2008, 01/29/2008, 01/29/2008, 01/30/2008, 01/30/2008 and 02/12/2008.

Comments

barbara dawson writes:

Its about time! Bravo to Sen John Edwards. I fully support this effort. I would love the freedom to allow my children to eat at school. I currently always pack in an attempt to limit the intake of the garbage that is in most of the food out there. Anyone who questions the need for this bill need only do a little research on hydrogenated oils. Next we need to abolish high fructose corn syrup! Thanks!

Posted 5 months ago. #

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