California’s Policy Successes: A Collaborative Venture! Nancy Gelbard Department of Health Services Caroline Roberts California Department of Education November 2005

Significant successes this year! Many partners involved! Sponsors and key supporters included:  Governor  Superintendent /CDE  California Center for Public Health Advocacy  California School Boards Association  PTA  California Medical Association  Many other business and education groups California’s Policy Success Stories

Senate Bill 12 School Food Nutrition Standards

Intent: Strengthens and implements nutrition standards for food sold anywhere on school campuses outside the school meal program. (K-12) Applies to all foods sold to students, including: A la carte Vending machines School stores School fundraisers

Senate Bill School Soda Ban Intent: Restricts the sale of beverages sold in schools From this To

Senate Bill 965 Types of beverages allowed: Fruit-based and vegetable-based drinks that are ≥ 50% fruit juice with no added sweeteners Water without added sweeteners Milk products – 2%, 1%, nonfat, soy, rice Electrolyte replacement drinks that contain ≤ 42 g of added sweetener/ 20oz.

Senate Bill 965 Specifies time factor during school day Addresses beverages sold ½ hour before start of school until ½ hour after end up school day Effective Date: By July 1, 2007 – 50% of beverages sold on campuses must meet criteria By July 1, 2009, 100% of beverages sold on campuses must meet criteria