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- H.R.1500
H.R.1500: Nutrition Education Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 11, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 8, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (32 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| April 11, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| April 11, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.) |