HB 1417 -- Healthy Drinks for Healthy Children Act

Sponsor:  LeVota

This bill establishes the Healthy Drinks for Healthy Children Act
of 2006 which phases in limits on the beverages that can be sold
at a public elementary school to fruit and vegetable-based
drinks, water with no added sweetener, and various forms of milk.
Middle or junior high schools are limited to the above-listed
drinks with the addition of sports drinks.  The sale of
noncomplying drinks is permitted under conditions specified in
the bill.  Beginning July 1, 2007, at least half of drinks and by
July 1, 2009, all drinks sold to pupils from one-half hour before
school to one-half hour after school must comply with this
provision.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated November 29, 2006 at 9:43 am