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SB 782

AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF CARBOHYDRATE INFORMATION FOR MENU ITEMS IN SCHOOL CAFETERIAS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Martha Marx

Connecticut school cafeterias must display carbohydrate information on menu items to help students with metabolic conditions make informed dietary choices.

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Bill Summary · SB 782

Legislative bill overview

SB 782 would require Connecticut school cafeterias to provide carbohydrate information alongside existing nutritional data for menu items. The bill mandates that schools display this information in a manner accessible to students and families, similar to current calorie and allergen disclosures.

Why is this important

Carbohydrate information is particularly relevant for students with diabetes, prediabetes, or other metabolic conditions who need to make informed dietary choices. Transparent nutritional labeling can help students and parents make healthier selections and supports school accountability for meal nutritional quality.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may incur expenses updating menu boards, digital displays, and nutritional databases to calculate and display carbohydrate counts
  • Data accuracy concerns: Ensuring consistent carbohydrate counts across different meal preparations and vendors could create compliance and liability challenges
  • Scope limitations: The bill may not address foods brought from home or à la carte items, potentially creating incomplete nutritional information for students
  • Medical vs. general nutrition debate: Critics may argue carbohydrate-specific labeling targets diabetes management rather than addressing broader school nutrition policy

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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