The proposed bill aims to prohibit certain food additives in public school meals in Alaska. Specifically, it introduces a new section to AS 14.03, which states that public schools cannot serve any food or beverage containing specific color additives that are certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The additives listed include red dye 3, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, yellow dye 6, blue dye 1, blue dye 2, and green dye 3, each identified by their respective U.S. Chemical Abstracts Service numbers.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, allowing schools time to adjust their meal programs to comply with the new regulations. This initiative reflects a growing concern over the health impacts of certain food additives on children and aims to promote healthier eating options within public school nutrition programs.

Statutes affected:
SB0187A, AM SB 187, introduced 04/25/2025: