HOUSE BILL 61

47th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2005

INTRODUCED BY

Thomas E. Swisstack

FOR THE LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE

AN ACT

RELATING TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS; PROVIDING FOR NUTRITION RULES GOVERNING FOODS AND BEVERAGES SOLD OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAMS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     Section 1. A new section of the Public School Code is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] NUTRITION RULES--FOOD AND BEVERAGES SOLD OUTSIDE OF MEAL PROGRAMS.--The department shall, in collaboration with school districts, nutritionists, dieticians and other interested persons, promulgate rules governing foods and beverages sold or distributed in public schools to students outside of school meal programs."

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