California schools must phase out ultraprocessed foods of concern
The state health department must define "ultraprocessed foods of concern" and "restricted school foods," and schools must phase them out of meals and campus food sales in stages. Food vendors, except small businesses and home kitchens, must report yearly on products sold to schools.
Who it affects
Public schools, school food vendors and students
When
February 1, 2028 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law took effect
- : Deadline: Food vendors file their first yearly report on products sold to schools
- : State must define ultraprocessed foods of concern and restricted school foods
- : Schools must begin phasing out the listed foods
- : Vendors may no longer offer the listed foods to schools
- : School breakfasts and lunches may no longer include the listed foods
Official text
California AB 1264: Pupil nutrition: restricted school foods and ultraprocessed foods of concern: prohibition.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.