Iowa HF212 regulates meals, food, and beverages in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools by prohibiting certain ingredients.

Iowa HF212 mandates that school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools use natural fats and oils in meals provided to students. It prohibits the use of margarine and specific dyes and additives in meals and restricts the sale of beverages containing these ingredients during school hours. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.

Iowa HF212 regulates meals, food, and beverages in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools by prohibiting certain ingredients.

Iowa HF212 mandates that school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools use natural fats and oils in meals provided to students. It prohibits the use of margarine and specific dyes and additives in meals and restricts the sale of beverages containing these ingredients during school hours. The bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2027.