House Bill No. 3292 aims to prohibit the sale or serving of ultraprocessed food in public schools during regular school hours. The bill introduces a new section, 33.9011, to the Education Code, which defines ultraprocessed food as any food or beverage containing specific additives, including brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, and various artificial colors, among others. Under this legislation, school districts and open-enrollment charter schools are not allowed to provide these foods on campus, although parents or guardians can still supply such items to their children.

The bill is set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year, with an immediate effect clause contingent upon a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature. If the necessary vote is not achieved, the bill will come into effect on September 1, 2025.

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