H4562
An Act relative to healthy school lunches
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to healthy school lunches, aims to improve the nutritional quality of meals served in Massachusetts public schools. It seeks to establish standards for school lunches, ensuring they meet specific nutritional guidelines. The bill intends to promote healthier eating habits among students and supports the overall well-being of students within the state’s education system.
Key provisions
- Establishes nutritional standards for school lunches.
- Requires school meals to meet specific dietary requirements.
- Promotes the availability of fruits and vegetables in school meals.
- Supports the implementation of healthy school food policies.
- Addresses the nutritional needs of students with dietary restrictions.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public school students
- School food service staff
- School administrators
- Parents and guardians of students
- The Massachusetts Department of Education
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Michael S. Day
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Bill H.4562 194th (Current)
An Act relative to healthy school lunches
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4562
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 10/2/2025 | House | New draft of H539 |
| 10/2/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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