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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, First Regular Session
AMENDED
school functions; food; beverages
Purpose
Permits a school district governing board (governing board) to provide food and beverages at school district events.
Background
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) develops minimum nutrition standards that meet federal guidelines and regulations for food and beverages sold or served at elementary school, middle school and junior high schools during the normal school day. ADE is authorized to develop minimum nutrition standards that are more stringent than the federal guidelines (A.R.S. § 15-242).
Food and beverages sold or served at schools or at school-sponsored events during the normal school day must meet ADE's nutrition standards. Statute does not prohibit or limit the sale or distribution of: 1) any food or beverage item through fundraising activities of students, teachers or educational groups when the items are intended for sale off school grounds; or 2) any food or beverage items for teachers, administrators or other adults in a faculty lounge or other circumstances where the sale or distribution is limited (A.R.S. § 15-242).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Allows governing boards, subject to ADE policies, to provide food and beverages at school district events, including school functions and trainings.
2. Requires school districts that provide food and beverages to abide by the Arizona Constitution's gift clause and follow Arizona's laws regarding travel and subsistence, gifts and grants, including federal grants and devises.
3. Makes technical changes.
4. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Amendments Adopted by Committee
· Adds language requiring school districts to follow the Arizona's Constitution gift clause and travel policies.
House Action Senate Action
ED 1/26/21 DP 10-0-0-0 ED 3/9/21 DPA 7-0-1-0
3rd Read 2/4/21 50-9-0-0-1
Prepared by Senate Research
March 12, 2021
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