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H.R. 1500

Nutrition Education Act

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.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17](D-PA)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseApr 11, 2013
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Nutrition Education Act — Informed