SB0476Enacted

Amends TCA Title 49.

Tennessee SB0476 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing food or beverage items containing Allura Red AC (Red 40) to students on school property, effective August 1, 2027. This legislation affects all public schools and charter schools in Tennessee, specifically targeting the sale of products containing this artificial coloring. Key provisions include the enforcement of this prohibition through school nutrition programs operated by the LEAs or authorized third parties.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0476 amends Title 49 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to prohibit local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools from selling, offering for sale, or providing food or beverage items containing Allura Red AC (Red 40) to students on school property, effective August 1, 2027. This legislation affects all public schools and charter schools in Tennessee, specifically targeting the sale of products containing this artificial coloring. Key provisions include the enforcement of this prohibition through school nutrition programs operated by the LEAs or authorized third parties.

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Sponsor

Bowling, Janice

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 29, 2025

Last Action

May 27, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 476

Subjects
Local Education AgenciesSchools, CharterFood and Food Products

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