S.B. No. 25 is a legislative bill aimed at improving health and nutrition standards in Texas schools and institutions of higher education. It mandates that school districts and open-enrollment charter schools require students in full-day prekindergarten through grade eight to participate in at least 30 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity daily. The bill also introduces a new elective course on nutrition and wellness for high school students, adhering to guidelines set by the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, which is established to develop nutritional guidelines and oversee their implementation. Additionally, institutions of higher education are required to incorporate nutrition education into their curricula, particularly for students in health-related fields, and must develop specific nutrition curriculum requirements to qualify for state funding.

The bill further includes provisions for an annual report from the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, detailing scientific studies and updated nutritional guidelines, and mandates the Health and Human Services Department to maintain a publicly accessible web page with this information. It imposes new labeling requirements for food manufacturers regarding certain artificial colors and additives, allowing the Attorney General to enforce compliance. The bill also establishes continuing education requirements in nutrition for medical professionals and sets deadlines for health-related institutions to develop curricula by July 1, 2027, to maintain funding eligibility. The Texas Medical Board and the Texas Board of Nursing are required to adopt necessary rules by December 31, 2026, with the bill taking 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 (Occupations Code 701, Education Code 28, Health and Safety Code 431)