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HomeEducation CodeCh. 9Art. 2.5§ 49432 School Wellness Policy Notice

§ 49432 School Wellness Policy Notice

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§ 49432 School Wellness Policy Notice

Key Takeaways

  • •Public schools can post a simple summary of rules about healthy food and exercise.
  • •Schools must tell parents and the public about their own wellness policy (rules for healthy food and activity).
  • •The state will create the summary of these rules for schools to use.

Example

A school sends a letter home to parents explaining their new rule that kids must have at least 20 minutes of recess every day.

The school is following the law by telling parents about their wellness policy (the recess rule).

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

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§ 49432 School Wellness Policy Notice

Every public school may post a summary of nutrition and physical activity laws and regulations, and shall inform the public about the content of the school’s local school wellness policy, established pursuant to the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-296). The department shall develop the summary of state law and regulations. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 280, Sec. 9. (SB 1169) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationschoolhealthregulationnutritionactivityfree kids actpublic law

Related Statutes

  • § 49430.7 School Meal Reimbursement Rules
  • § 49531.1 School Nutrition Guidelines
  • § 49533 Child Nutrition Advisory Council
  • § 49534 Child Nutrition Education Programs
  • § 52306 Regional Occupational Program Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 49432.
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