This bill aims to enhance the nutritional quality of school meals by prohibiting the use of certain color additives in food served in public elementary and secondary schools. Specifically, starting August 1, 2027, schools will be barred from offering any school meal that contains color additives identified by the United States Food and Drug Administration, including Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2, Green No. 3, Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, and Yellow No. 6.

To clarify the terms used in the legislation, the bill defines "color additive" in accordance with federal law and specifies that "school meal" refers to meals served under the federal Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the federal Child Nutrition Act of 1966, excluding any other food options available to students. These definitions are intended to ensure that the legislation is clear and enforceable, promoting healthier eating habits among students.