Enacts GS 115C-264.6 requiring school food authorities to offer at least one plant-based meal entrée option at every breakfast and lunch served. Defines plant-based meal as a meal that is free of all animal products, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs. Requires the meal option to meet the nutritional guidelines issued by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service. Requires the State Board of Education to publish guidance and recommendations for the local boards of education as to how to best implement the act by August 15, 2023. Makes conforming changes to GS 115C-263 (pertaining to school nutrition services). Applies beginning with the 2023-24 school year.
PLANT-BASED LUNCH OPTIONS.
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO OFFER A PLANT-BASED MEAL OPTION AT EACH SCHOOL MEAL.Intro. by Autry, Ball, Harrison.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 18 2023)
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Mon, 17 Apr 2023 House: Filed
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
H 653
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Bill H 653 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 17 2023 - View Summary
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