S401
An Act relative to healthy school lunches
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Bill overview
This bill, S.401, aims to improve the nutritional quality of school lunches in Massachusetts. It seeks to establish stricter guidelines for the ingredients and preparation of meals served in public schools, with a focus on increasing the availability of fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The legislation also intends to reduce the amount of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars in school meals. It is part of a series of similar bills addressing school nutrition standards.
Key provisions
- Establishes nutritional standards for school lunches.
- Increases the requirement for fresh fruits and vegetables in school meals.
- Limits the amount of sodium, saturated fat, and added sugars allowed in school meals.
- Requires schools to provide nutrition education to students.
- Promotes the use of locally sourced food products.
Who is affected
- Students in Massachusetts public schools
- School food service staff
- Massachusetts public schools
- Parents of students
- School administrators
Notable changes
- The bill aims to strengthen existing school lunch nutritional guidelines.
- It builds upon previous legislation addressing school nutrition (S.363, S.308, S.2692).
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsors
Jason M. Lewis
Rebecca L. Rausch
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Bill S.401 194th (Current)
An Act relative to healthy school lunches
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 401) of Jason M. Lewis for legislation relative to healthy school lunches. Education.
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Presenter: Jason M. Lewis
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.401
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/21/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 11/17/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a new draft, see S2692 |
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