Outline of the state of Kansas
State
Kansas
Recommends nutrition standards

Category
Competitive Foods—MS

Category
Competitive Foods—MS

State law recommends nutrition standards for food and beverages sold outside of school meal programs.

Kansas School Wellness Policy Model Guidelines

District develops nutritional Standard for nonsold food and beverages made available on school campus during the school day

Policy Type
Non-codified

Kansas Statutes 72-17148. Nutrition and health education guidelines; adoption by state board.

(a) The state board of education shall develop nutrition guidelines for all foods and beverages made available to students in Kansas public schools during the school day. In developing such guidelines, the state board of education shall consult with other state agencies, private foundations and other private entities. In developing such guidelines, particular attention shall be given to providing healthful foods and beverages, physical activities and wellness education with the goals of preventing and reducing childhood obesity. (b) When establishing the wellness policy of the school district, the board of education of each district shall take into consideration the guidelines developed by the state board under subsection (a).

Policy Type
Statute