Enrolled Bill Summary

Senate Bill 474 establishes a joint interim committee to study nutrition and health in public schools. The bill requires the committee, subject to the availability of funds, to hold hearings throughout the state to determine the nutritional content and quality of foods served to public school children, evaluate the impact of obesity in public school children, assess the value of a universal breakfast and lunch program, and evaluate school contracts relating to competitive food products and vending machines. The committee is required, subject to the availability of funds and not later than October 1, 2004, to report to the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the speaker of the house of representatives on the committee's findings and recommendations.