7.8.2015 AB 292 (Santiago), the Time to Eat bill, passed the Senate Committee on Education today with a 7-2 vote. The bill will be heard by the Senate Committee on Appropriations in August. We’d like to thank Assemblymember Santiago and all of our partners whose hard work has ensured AB 292’s success thus far!
Supporting testimony was provided by Alessandro Llaneta, a student advocate and rising senior at Del Norte High School in San Diego. Alessandro emphasized the critical role that school lunch plays in supporting student health and achievement. He stated that many students are forced to choose between eating lunch or making it to class on time, and many end up going the whole day without eating. Thanks to Alessandro for his excellent testimony.
Take Action: AB 292 will head to the Senate Committee on Appropriations. To ensure that your support for AB 292 is recorded in the Senate, please re-submit your letter of support. You can use the sample letter below.
AB 292 Sample Support Letter. doc
AB 292 would help ensure that students have enough time to sit down and eat a nutritious lunch at school – at least 20 minutes after receiving their lunch. The bill emphasizes the crucial role of nutrition in supporting academic achievement and student health.
Read the AB 292 bill language, as amended on June 2, 2015. link
Learn more by visiting CFPA’s AB 292 page.
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Questions? Contact Tracey Patterson at 510.433.1122 ext. 101 or tracey@cfpa.net
