AB 290 Passes the Assembly!

Published on Apr 30, 2013 in Child Nutrition, State Legislation, Young Children

4.30.2013 AB 290 (Alejo) Foundations for Healthy Nutrition in Child Care passed the Assembly yesterday with a bipartisan floor vote of 77-0! The bill, which would amend licensing laws to add one hour to the preventive health and safety training in order to educate prospective child care providers about the importance of childhood nutrition and the resources of CACFP, will head to the Senate Human Services Committee next. To ensure your support for AB 290 is recorded in the Senate, please re-submit your letter of support.

Download this template letter of support for updated delivery information link

Read the Assembly Floor analysis link
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General information about AB 290 link

Questions? Contact Elyse Homel Vitale at 510.433.1122 x206

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