South Carolina S0589 aims to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks, and to prohibit ultra-processed foods in.

South Carolina S0589, the "Make South Carolina Healthy Again Act," seeks to improve public health by restricting the use of SNAP benefits for certain unhealthy food items. The bill mandates the South Carolina Department of Social Services to request a federal waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for candy and soft drinks. If approved, the bill also requires schools to prohibit the sale of ultra-processed foods to students during school hours. The bill defines ultra-processed foods as those containing specific additives and dyes.

South Carolina S0589 aims to restrict SNAP benefits from being used to purchase candy and soft drinks, and to prohibit ultra-processed foods in.

South Carolina S0589, the "Make South Carolina Healthy Again Act," seeks to improve public health by restricting the use of SNAP benefits for certain unhealthy food items. The bill mandates the South Carolina Department of Social Services to request a federal waiver from the USDA to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits for candy and soft drinks. If approved, the bill also requires schools to prohibit the sale of ultra-processed foods to students during school hours. The bill defines ultra-processed foods as those containing specific additives and dyes.