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HomeEducation CodeCh. 5Art. 1§ 17573 School Lunch Places

§ 17573 School Lunch Places

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§ 17573 School Lunch Places

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must give kids a warm and clean place to eat their packed lunches.
  • •This rule is for all schools in the district.
  • •The place to eat must be healthy and safe.

Example

A child brings a sandwich from home to eat at school.

The school must let the child eat their sandwich in a warm, clean, and safe spot, like a cafeteria or a designated lunch area.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 17573 School Lunch Places

The governing board of every school district shall provide a warm, healthful place in which children who bring their own lunches to school may eat the lunches. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 277, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1997. Operative January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardschool districtwarm, healthful placebring their own lunches

Related Statutes

  • § 17565 School Property Insurance Requirements
  • § 17569 School District Street Improvements
  • § 17570 School District Pedestrian Facilities
  • § 17571 School Underpass Lighting
  • § 17575 School Employee Housing Leases

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 17573.
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