Texas SB314 prohibits certain food additives in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.

SB314 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from including specific food additives in free or reduced-price meals provided under state programs or federal initiatives like the national school breakfast and lunch programs. The prohibited substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxyanisole, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. The provisions apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas SB314 prohibits certain food additives in free or reduced-price meals provided by school districts.

SB314 amends the Education Code to prohibit school districts and open-enrollment charter schools from including specific food additives in free or reduced-price meals provided under state programs or federal initiatives like the national school breakfast and lunch programs. The prohibited substances include brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, butylated hydroxyanisole, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. The provisions apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.