Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1289: Public elementary and secondary schools; nutritional standards for school meals and other foods.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1289 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Public elementary and secondary schools; nutritional standards for school meals and other foods. Primary sponsor: Emily Jordan (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0222).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Public elementary and secondary schools; nutritional standards for school meals and other foods; nutrition requirements; certain color additives prohibited. Prohibits any public elementary or secondary school from offering or making available to any student any food served as a part of a school meal or any competitive food, as defined in applicable law, that contains any of the seven color additives listed in the bill. The bill directs the Board of Education to amend its nutritional guidelines for competitive foods promulgated pursuant to relevant law in accordance with the provisions of the bill. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027, and is identical to HB 1910.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Jordan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Tara Durant | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Danica Roem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0222)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 222 (Effective 07/01/27)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
- Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
- Signed by President
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1289)
- Signed by Speaker
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1289ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed House (98-Y 0-N)
- Read third time
- Read second time
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