US HB1500 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 33-1)
Status: Introduced on April 11 2013 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2013-07-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Nutrition Education Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require local educational agencies participating in the school lunch or breakfast programs to include in their school wellness policies the requirement that each student receive 50 hours of nutrition education each school year. Requires such instruction to meet specified standards, including that it is consistent with nutritional requirements for food served under the school lunch, school breakfast, and child and adult care food programs.

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Title

Nutrition Education Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-07-08HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
2013-04-11HouseReferred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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