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- Referred to education
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Directs the commissioner of education to eliminate trans fats in foods prepared by public schools
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Naomi Rivera
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BILL NUMBER:S6016
Title of bill
An act to authorize the commissioner of education to develop a plan for elimination in the use of trans fat in schools
Purpose
To direct the commissioner of education to develop a plan for elimination in the use of trans fat in schools.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Authorizes the commissioner of education in consultation with the department of health to develop a public information program and protocol for eliminating the use of trans fat in prepared foods by any institution under the jurisdiction of the department of education including, but not limited to public schools.
Section 2. Establishes the effective date.
Justification
With childhood obesity on the rise, it has become increasingly clear that there is a need to help children develop healthier eating habits. One way to address this issue is by providing children with healthier food choices, by requiring schools to eliminate trans fat options from lunch, breakfast and snack menus. Across the country a number of school nutrition programs have already voluntarily begun this process.
Currently, school cafeterias offer an abundance of processed food choices, such as french fries, potato chips, cookies and crackers, which all contain trans fat. Trans fat or trans-fatty acid is considered by some doctors to be the most harmful form of fat. Unlike other fats, trans fat raises the LDL (the bad cholesterol) and lowers the HDL (the good cholesterol) in the body. Studies have shown that consumption of trans fat increases the risk of long-term health problems including heart disease and stroke. It also has been associated with a higher risk for type 2 diabetes.
This legislation would address this growing health issue by requiring the commissioner of education in consultation with the department of health to develop a public information campaign and protocol for eliminating trans fat from food prepared by any institution under the jurisdiction of the department of education, including but not limited to public schools.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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