S.B. No. 25 is a legislative bill designed to improve health and nutrition standards in Texas educational institutions. It mandates that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools require students in prekindergarten through eighth grade to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity daily. The bill also establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, which will develop nutritional guidelines and oversee the incorporation of nutrition education into the health curriculum for grades K-8. High schools are required to offer an elective course in nutrition and wellness, while institutions of higher education must provide nutrition education coursework aligned with the advisory committee's guidelines.

In addition to enhancing educational requirements, the bill introduces new labeling mandates for food manufacturers regarding certain artificial colors and additives, requiring warning labels on products that contain specified ingredients. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these regulations, including imposing civil penalties for violations. The bill also establishes continuing education requirements in nutrition and metabolic health for licensed healthcare professionals, with the Texas Commission responsible for implementing these rules. Various provisions of the bill will take effect starting in the 2027-2028 school year, with the overall bill set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 28.002 (Education Code 28)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 28.002, Education Code 28.025 (Education Code 28)
Engrossed: Education Code 28.002, Education Code 28.025, Health and Safety Code 431.0805 (Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431)
House Committee Report: Education Code 28.002, Occupations Code 701.304 (Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431, Occupations Code 701)
Enrolled: Education Code 28.002, Occupations Code 701.304 (Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431, Occupations Code 701)