CHAPTER 270 SB 577-FN - VERSIONFINAL ADOPTEDVERSION BY BOTH BODIES 14May2026...

CHAPTER 270 SB 577-FN - VERSIONFINAL ADOPTEDVERSION BY BOTH BODIES 14May2026...

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LBAApproved: 26-2234 05/18/2026 SB 577-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-1778h) AN ACT prohibiting the use and recommending avoidance of specific color additives in meals offered or made available by public schools as a part of school breakfast and lunch meal programs.

FISCALJuly IMPACT:02, 2026 Effective Date:

EstimatedJuly Political01, Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Indeterminable, Local Expenditures $0 $0 $0 Possibly No Impact METHODOLOGY:

This bill, effective July 1, 2028, prohibits public schools from offering foods containing certain FDA-recognized red, citrus red, and orange color additives as part of school breakfast and lunch programs.

It also encourages schools to avoid several other listed food dyes and work with vendors to transition away from them where feasible, while exempting foods sold outside regular school meal programs.

Costs to school districts to comply with this bill, if any, are indeterminable and will vary by district.

AGENCIES CONTACTED:

Department of Education