An Act to promote food literacy
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase food literacy in Massachusetts schools. It authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support and implement programs that teach students about nutrition, food systems, and healthy eating habits. These programs would be available in public, charter, private, and collaborative schools across the state. The goal is to improve students' understanding of food and its impact on their health and well-being.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote food literacy programs.
- Specifies that these programs should be available in various school types (public, charter, private, collaborative).
- Focuses on teaching students about nutrition, food systems, and healthy eating.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts schools
- School districts
- Charter schools
- Private day and residential schools
- Approved collaborative schools
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Sponsors
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27 on record
Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
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