The bill would require students in grade levels six, seven, and eight to participate in moderate or vigorous daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes for six, rather than four, semesters as part of the school district's physical education curriculum.
The bill would prohibit school employees from restricting student participation in recess and physical activities offered as part of a school district's physical education curriculum in kindergarten and grade levels one through eight based on academic performance or behavior.
The bill would require institutions of higher education to implement nutrition guidelines recommended by the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee into curriculum requirements for medical students, health-related majors, and nursing students to receive funds from permanent funds outlined in Chapter 63 of the Texas Education Code.
The bill would establish the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee to develop nutritional guidelines for the state consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. The advisory committee would be administratively attached to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
The bill would require the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee to produce an annual report to be submitted to DSHS, the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over health and safety.
The bill would require DSHS to maintain a website with nutritional guidelines and the annual report developed by the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee.
The Health and Human Services Commission executive commissioner may adopt rules as necessary to implement Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee establishment and duties.
The bill would require food manufacturers to include a warning label on each product it offers for sale disclosing the use of any artificial color, food additive, or other chemical ingredient banned by Canada, the European Union, or the United Kingdom. Products for sale on the manufacturer's Internet website must include the warning label information on the website or through another communication.
The bill would require licensed physicians who submit an application for renewal of a license to practice medicine to complete continuing medical education regarding nutrition and metabolic health. The Texas Medical Board shall adopt rules to implement requirements.
The advisory committee and the related chapter shall expire on December 31, 2032.