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Right to Know School Nutrition Act

Introduced: September 17, 2003 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
Sep 17, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Sep 17, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1836-1837)
Sep 17, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Right to Know School Nutrition Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture make certain rules for institutions that serve irradiated foods as part of the school lunch program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act or the school breakfast program under the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. Requires institutions, prior to serving irradiated foods, to provide students and their parents or guardians with: (1) balanced information regarding such irradiation, including its purpose, nutritional effects, and potential adverse health consequences; and (2) the option of traditional, non-irradiated foods at every meal provided under such programs. Requires institutions to ensure: (1) clear labeling of menu items containing irradiated foods; (2) no commingling of irradiated and non-irradiated foods; and (3) prominent display of signs in school cafeterias indicating that irradiated food is being served.

What's happening now October 6, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Independent 1