Prohibits the use of certain additives in food or drink provided by public schools to students

HB 1412 prohibits public schools and districts from serving or selling food containing 13 specific additives (like BVO, certain dyes, and preservatives) or ultraprocessed foods during regular school hours, starting with the 2026-27 school year. It directly affects public school meal programs, requiring districts to submit annual food lists for approval to ensure compliance. Schools must confirm all listed items avoid banned additives and ultraprocessed foods, with noncompliance risking state funding withholdings after two violations. Parents or guardians may still provide their child’s own food, even if it contains prohibited ingredients.