{"id":2080,"date":"2022-10-21T21:40:35","date_gmt":"2022-10-22T01:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/?p=2080"},"modified":"2022-10-30T23:49:15","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T03:49:15","slug":"chapter-62-an-act-promoting-student-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/masslaw\/2022\/10\/21\/chapter-62-an-act-promoting-student-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 62, An Act Promoting Student Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/An-Act-Promoting-Student-Nutrition-Legislative-History-Memorandum.pdf\">An Act Promoting Student Nutrition Legislative History Memorandum<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span>1. \u00a0Procedural History and Bill Versions<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/An-Act-Promoting-Student-Nutrition-Acts-of-2020-Chapter-62.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">An Act Promoting Student Nutrition &#8211; Acts of 2021 Chapter 62<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H3999.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H3999<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H585.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H585<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H715.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H715<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/H4434.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">H4434<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S256.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S256<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S298.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S298<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S2390.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2390<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S2532.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2532<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/S2664.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">S2664<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>2. Committee Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Representative-Andy-Vargas-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Representative Andy Vargas Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/School-Nutrition-Association-of-Massachusetts-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">School Nutrition Association of Massachusetts Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Food-Bank-of-Western-Massachusetts-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Food-Research-Action-Center-Written-Testimony.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Food Research &amp; Action Center Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Groundwork-Lawrence-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Groundwork Lawrence Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Jewish-Family-Childrens-Service-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jewish Family &amp; Children&#8217;s Service Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/National-Lawyers-Guild-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Lawyers Guild Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/League-of-Women-Voters-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">League of Women Voters Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Massachusetts-Appleseed-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Appleseed Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Greater-Boston-Food-Bank-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Greater Boston Food Bank Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Senator-Cyntha-Creem-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senator Cyntha Creem Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Massachusetts-Food-System-Collaborative-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Massachusetts Food System Collaborative Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Project-Bread-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Project Bread Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Representative-Liz-Malia-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Representative Liz Malia Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Worcester-County-Food-Bank-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Worcester County Food Bank Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Luciana-Castrillon-Framingham-Public-Schools-Written-Testimony.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luciana Castrillon (Framingham Public Schools) Written Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/malegislature.gov\/Events\/Hearings\/Detail\/3730\">Oral Testimony<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>3. Floor Documents &amp; Conference Committee Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Roll-Call-H.-3999.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Roll Call, H. 3999<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/House-Journal-Oct.-6-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">House Journal &#8211; Oct. 6, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Senate-Journal-Oct.-6-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Senate Journal &#8211; Oct. 6, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211731\">State House News Service: Advances &#8211; Week of Sept. 19, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211734\">State House News Service: Senate Session Summary &#8211; Monday, Sept. 20, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211775\">State House News Service: Senate Session Summary &#8211; Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211857\">State House News Service: House Session Summary &#8211; Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211860\">State House News Service: Senate Session Summary &#8211; Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>4. Executive Action Documents<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/masslaw\/files\/2022\/10\/Governor-Baker-Tweet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Governor Baker Tweet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span>5. Press Reports (links only)<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mass.gov\/news\/governor-baker-signs-student-nutrition-act-ensuring-more-students-access-free-meals-at-school#:~:text=Governor%20Karyn%20Polito%20and%20Secretary,against%20students%20with%20meal%20debt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governor <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act Ensuring More Students Access Free Meals at School<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boston.com\/news\/local-news\/2021\/10\/25\/baker-student-nutrition-bill-free-meals-massachusetts-schools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How a new law expands access to free meals in Mass. schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/patch.com\/massachusetts\/newton\/ma-senate-passes-cindy-creems-bill-promote-student-nutrition\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MA Senate Passes Cindy Creem&#8217;s Bill To Promote Student Nutrition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/frac.org\/blog\/massachusetts-law-prohibits-meal-shaming-practices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Law Prohibits \u201cMeal Shaming\u201d Practices<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.masslive.com\/politics\/2021\/11\/new-bill-requires-free-student-breakfast-lunch-for-low-income-schools-in-massachusetts.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New bill requires free student breakfast, lunch for low-income schools in Massachusetts<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlri.org\/2021\/08\/06\/mlri-applauds-passage-of-meal-debt-legislation-in-the-massachusetts-house-of-representatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MLRI Applauds Passage of Meal Debt Legislation in the Massachusetts House of Representatives<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/whav.net\/2021\/10\/19\/baker-signs-vargas-bill-into-law-ending-pupil-shaming-over-lunch-money-debt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker Signs Vargas Bill Into Law, Ending Pupil Shaming Over Lunch Money Debt<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/karenspilka.com\/updates\/healthy-youth-gender-id-and-student-nutrition-bills\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts State Senate Passes Healthy Youth, Gender ID and Student Nutrition Bills<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itemlive.com\/2021\/10\/07\/saugus-legislator-supports-school-nutrition-bill\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Saugus Legislator Supports School-Nutrition Bill<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/boston\/news\/gov-baker-signs-student-nutrition-bill\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gov. Baker Signs Student Nutrition Bill Into Law<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthmagazine.org\/education\/student-nutrition-bill-barring-meal-shaming-on-the-move\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student nutrition bill, barring \u2018meal-shaming,\u2019 on the move<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patriotledger.com\/story\/news\/2021\/10\/25\/new-state-law-prohibits-unconscionable-school-cafeteria-practice\/8542387002\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New student nutrition law could benefit up to 10,000 kids in Massachusetts schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectbread.org\/list-of-policies\/end-student-meal-debt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">End Student Meal Debt<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonglobe.com\/2021\/10\/25\/metro\/thousands-additional-mass-students-expected-have-access-free-school-meals-under-new-law\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thousands of additional Mass. students expected to have access to free school meals under new law<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/6park.news\/massachusetts\/massachusetts-governor-baker-signs-student-nutrition-act-ensuring-more-students-get-free-meals-at-school.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts Governor Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act Ensuring More Students Get Free Meals At School<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/senatorjasonlewis.com\/2021\/10\/06\/student-nutrition\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sen. Lewis Helps Lead Senate Action to Fight Child Hunger, School Meal Shaming<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecentersquare.com\/massachusetts\/senate-passes-bill-to-ensure-school-children-eat-healthy-meals\/article_5ec70ff0-1ca7-11ec-bf58-f3aaf140f3f9.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senate passes bill to ensure school children eat healthy meals<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capecod.com\/newscenter\/governor-baker-signs-legislation-tackling-child-hunger\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governor Baker Signs Legislation Tackling Child Hunger<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/winthroptranscript.com\/2021\/10\/28\/baker-signs-student-nutrition-act-ensuring-more-students-access-free-meals-at-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act Ensuring More Students Access Free Meals at School <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/everettindependent.com\/2021\/10\/26\/baker-signs-student-nutrition-act-ensuring-more-students-access-to-free-meals-at-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act Ensuring More Students Access Free Meals at School <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkshireeagle.com\/statehouse\/school-meals-law-goes-into-effect\/article_30d9a3c6-364e-11ec-8173-afdcc99dbabc.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For kids, more calories, less stigma. Here\u2019s how a new school meals law works<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wbznewsradio.iheart.com\/content\/governor-baker-signs-student-nutrition-act\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governor Baker Signs Student Nutrition Act<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/commonwealthmagazine.org\/education\/baker-signs-bill-prohibiting-meal-shaming-in-schools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baker signs bill prohibiting \u2018meal-shaming\u2019 in schools<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gloucestertimes.com\/news\/lunch-shaming-bill-teed-up-for-senate-vote\/article_07cf6f32-1bf1-11ec-90de-a7d3a2df414f.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Lunch shaming\u2019 bill teed up for Senate vote<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/news\/news.aspx?id=26708\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Act Promoting Student Nutrition (1 of 2) \u2013 New Requirements Related to Special Provisions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.doe.mass.edu\/news\/news.aspx?id=26709\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Act Promoting Student Nutrition (2 of 2) \u2013 Student Unpaid Meal Debt<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211866\">State House News Service: Early-Afternoon Briefs: Redistricting the South Coast | T Board Appointed | &#8220;Lunch Shaming&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211966\">State House News Service: Late-Afternoon Briefs: &#8220;Maybe Should&#8217;ve Been Fixed Before&#8221; | Endgame at Mass And Cass<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/20211907\">State House News Service: Late-Morning Briefs: Record Gaming $$$ | Student Nutrition Law | Lawrence School Fights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www-statehousenews-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/news\/2018951\">State House News Service: PERSONAL STORIES NOT ENOUGH TO SALVAGE &#8220;LUNCH SHAMING&#8221; BILL<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Act Promoting Student Nutrition Legislative History Memorandum 1. \u00a0Procedural History and Bill Versions An Act Promoting Student Nutrition &#8211; Acts of 2021 Chapter 62 H3999 H585 H715 H4434 S256 S298 S2390 S2532 S2664 2. 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