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Safe School Meals: Eliminating Pesticides from Children's Food

This act aims to remove the harmful pesticide chlorpyrifos from meals served in schools. This means that food provided to children through lunch and breakfast programs will be safer and free from this chemical, positively impacting their health.
Key points
Starting from the 2021-2022 school year, food containing chlorpyrifos will be gradually phased out from school meal programs.
A very low limit for the permissible amount of chlorpyrifos in food will be established to ensure children's safety.
Schools will receive support and guidance on how to procure food free of this substance, as well as technical assistance in enforcing the new rules.
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Print number: 117_S_1830
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safe School Meals for Kids Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1830.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Starting from the 2021-2022 school year, food containing chlorpyrifos will be gradually phased out from school meal programs.
  • A very low limit for the permissible amount of chlorpyrifos in food will be established to ensure children's safety.
  • Schools will receive support and guidance on how to procure food free of this substance, as well as technical assistance in enforcing the new rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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