| AB 627 * Brownley Child Care: Nutritional Requirements |
| This bill would limit meals reimbursed by the state, if the meal rate is increased after January 1, 2020 and to the extent allowable under federal law, to include fried potatoes up to once per week, sweet grains only as a snack up to twice a week, processed meat products up to three times a week, prohibit sweetened drinks, and prohibit fruits or vegetables sweetened with anything other than fruit juice. It would require one whole grain to be served each day. The bill would require, as a condition of licensure, that juice served be 100% juice and only once per day, that only lowfat or nonfat milk be served to children over the age of 2, and a vegetable to be served at lunch and supper. It would prohibit deep fat frying on site, limit sugar to 6 grams per serving for cereals, and limit screen time to quality programming. The bill would require licensees to make water accessible and available throughout the day. It would provide an exemption to all of these requirements for children who have a medical necessity. Sponsor: California Food Policy Advocates (916) 444-3108 Last amended: 4/13/09 Consultant: Sophia Kwong Kim (916) 319-2087 Status: Assembly Appropriations 4/29 |
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