If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 15-242.01, to the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new law would prohibit any school participating in federally funded or assisted meal programs from serving, selling, or allowing third parties to sell ultraprocessed foods on campus during the normal school day, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. However, it would not prevent parents or guardians from providing ultraprocessed food to their children during school hours. Additionally, the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) would be required to post a standardized compliance certification form and a list of compliant schools on its website.

The bill also defines "ultraprocessed food" as any food or beverage containing specific synthetic additives, such as potassium bromate and various artificial dyes. It includes legislative findings that highlight concerns about childhood obesity and the nutritional quality of foods served in public schools. The act would be officially titled the "Arizona Healthy Schools Act" and would take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-242.01
House Engrossed Version: 15-242.01
Chaptered Version: 15-242.01