SB 3408

Abstract

Amends the School Code. Provides that each school board must not (1) make available to a student any food or beverage that contains any amount of industrially produced trans fat or (2) use a food that contains any industrially produced trans fat in the preparation of a food item or beverage that is intended for consumption by a student. Provides that the prohibition applies to all food and beverages made available to a student on school grounds during each school day and extended school day, including, but not limited to, a food or beverage item made available to a student in a school cafeteria, school store, vending machine, or other food service entity existing upon school grounds or through any fundraising effort conducted by one or more students, teachers, or parents. Provides that the prohibition does not apply to any food or beverage that is made available to a student as part of a meal program of the United States Department of Agriculture.