72-17,148. Nutrition and health education guidelines; adoption by state board. (a) The state board of education shall develop nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages made available to students in Kansas public schools during the school day. In developing such guidelines, the state board of education shall consult with other state agencies, private foundations and other private entities. In developing such guidelines, particular attention shall be given to providing healthful foods and beverages, physical activities and wellness education with the goals of preventing and reducing childhood obesity.
(b) When establishing the wellness policy of the school district, the board of education of each district shall take into consideration the guidelines developed by the state board under subsection (a).
History: L. 2005, ch. 96, ยง 1; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 17 - Food Service Programs
72-17,132 Food service programs; definitions.
72-17,134 State and federal funds; allocation and distribution; where deposited; payments.
72-17,135 Agreements with federal agencies and local boards authorized; rules and regulations.
72-17,136 Establishment and operation of programs; assistance; donations.
72-17,138 Determination of amounts; reports; payments.
72-17,140 Appointments of authorized representatives; responsibilities.
72-17,141 Rules and regulations of state board; preservation of records; audits and inspections.
72-17,142 Studies; appraisals.
72-17,144 Child-care institution defined; program authorization; applicability of act; exceptions.
72-17,145 School breakfast programs.
72-17,146 Food service contracts authorized.
72-17,147 Same; conditions and limitations.
72-17,148 Nutrition and health education guidelines; adoption by state board.