The bill amends Section 256.25 of the Iowa Code to enhance the therapeutic classroom incentive program by allowing the expenditure of funds for specific nutritional items aimed at supporting students with emotional, social, or behavioral challenges. The therapeutic classroom is designed to help these students succeed in their educational environment until they can reintegrate into their regular classroom settings.

The new provisions outline various forms of support that therapeutic classrooms may provide, including access to micronutrients and vitamins, assessment of students' macro-nutritional needs, and the provision of minimally processed whole foods. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of restricting harmful food additives, addressing the negative effects of excessive screen time, and increasing exposure to natural light. These measures aim to improve the overall emotional, social, and behavioral health outcomes for students in these specialized classrooms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 256.25