S 2166 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires school districts to employ at least one certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, or registered dietitian nutritionist.

This bill requires New Jersey school districts to hire at least one certified nutrition specialist, registered dietitian, or registered dietitian nutritionist on a full- or part-time basis. It defines these professional roles and sets the effective date for the third school year after enactment. The law aims to improve student access to nutritious food by mandating these specialists in schools, citing CDC research linking student nutrition (such as intake of vitamins and minerals) to academic performance, attendance, and grades.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
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