Tennessee HB2076 establishes a task force to evaluate ultra-processed foods in school meals and recommend healthier alternatives.
Tennessee HB2076 creates a task force to assess the presence of ultra-processed foods and other substances in public school meal programs, focusing on their impact on student health. The task force will review clinical data on childhood obesity and metabolic dysfunction linked to these foods, and propose recommendations for transitioning school menus to whole-food alternatives. The task force, composed of nine members appointed by various legislative and education authorities, will submit its final report by December 1, 2026. The task force will cease to exist on January 31, 2027.
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