Nutrition Education Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:43Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5892 Nutrition Education Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5892

Nutrition Education Act

This bill requires a local educational agency that participates in a school lunch or breakfast program to require each student to receive 50 hours of nutrition education per school year. Such instruction must be consistent with applicable school meal program requirements as well as meet certain other standards with respect to content and delivery.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5892

Bill HR 5892 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5892 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5892's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of February 13, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5892

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5892

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Elementary and secondary education

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Nutrition and diet

- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5892

Nutrition Education Act

To amend section 9A of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require that local school wellness policies include a requirement that students receive 50 hours of school nutrition education per school year.

Nutrition Education Act