HB277

AN ACT relating to school nutrition.

Introduced·1/8/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB277 amends school nutrition regulations to restrict certain food sales and additives in schools.

Kentucky HB277 amends school nutrition regulations to restrict certain food sales and additives in schools. The bill defines "ultra-processed food" as products containing specific chemical additives, such as brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and various dyes. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, schools must not sell or provide these ultra-processed foods to students during the school day. The bill also limits the sale of retail fast foods in cafeterias to one day per week, starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

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Where it stands

Current
Primary and Secondary Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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History

Jan 15

House

to Primary and Secondary Education (H)

Jan 8

House

introduced in House

Jan 8

House

to Committee on Committees (H)