Establishes a task force on food, nutrition and physical education for New York state schools; appropriation

BILL NUMBER:S3930

Title of bill

An act to establish a task force on food, nutrition and physical education to investigate and establish appropriate and healthy meal plans and physical education standards for New York state schools; making an appropriation therefor and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof

Purpose or general idea of bill

To establish a task force on food, nutrition and physical education to investigate and establish appropriate and healthy meal plans and physical education standards for New York city schools; making an appropriation therefore and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof.

Summary of specific provisions

The primary duties of the task force will be to investigate and establish appropriate and healthy meal plans and physical education standards for New York City Schools.

The task force shall consist of 15 members as follows: Chaired by Commissioner of Education or designee

* (5) members appointed by the commissioner of education;

* (2) members shall be appointed upon recommendation of the Chancellor of City school district of New York;

* (3) members shall be appointed upon recommendation of the Governor;

* (3) members appointed upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the Assembly;

* (2) members appointed upon the recommendation of the temporary president of the Senate; and

* Commissioner of Education may invite appropriate ad hoc representatives from other state and/or local agencies to serve on the task force.

The task force shall report its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the governor, temporary president of the senate and the speaker of the assembly by September 1, 2013.

Justification

This legislation will help to establish a healthy meal plan for our school children and ensure that they are receiving proper nutrition. This healthy meal plan is to include that of children with specific dietary needs also. In addition, the physical education portion is to investigate and ensure that the children receive an adequate physical endurance test once a year.

Prior legislative history

2010: S.2874A Held in Finance

Fiscal implications

Unknown at present time.

Effective date

Immediately and remain in full force and effect until September 1, 2013 when upon such date the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed.