Bill Summary for H 503 (2011-2012)

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May 24 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 503 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 29, 2011
DIRECTING THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ANNUALLY REVIEW NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR FOODS AND BEVERAGES ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION AND CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS OF LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS AND TO REQUIRE OTHER FOOD SALE OPERATIONS ON THE SCHOOL CAMPUS DURING THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY TO MEET CERTAIN STANDARDS BY THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR.
Intro. by Insko, LaRoque.

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House amendments make the following changes to 2nd edition. Amendment #1 deletes language requiring the State Board of Education to cooperate with stakeholders in adopting rules regarding food and beverages sold or served to students. Amendment #2 adds new subsection (h1) to GS 115C-238.29F, requiring charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to comply with nutritional rules adopted by the State Board of Education for competitive foods and beverages sold or served to students. Charter schools must comply beginning with 2012-13 school year. Makes a conforming change to the bill title.