If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to Title 15, Chapter 2 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically Section 15-242.01. 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 bill mandates that the Arizona Department of Education (ADE) post a standardized compliance certification form and a list of compliant schools on its website. It defines "ultraprocessed food" based on specific ingredients, such as potassium bromate and various artificial dyes, and includes legislative findings regarding the impact of ultraprocessed foods on childhood obesity and nutrition. The legislation would be known as 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