Bill Sponsor
House Bill 6703
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Eating Disorder Prevention in Schools Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 5, 2020
Overview
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Introduced
May 5, 2020
Latest Action
May 5, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
6703
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
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Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Eating Disorder Prevention in Schools Act of 2020

This bill requires local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the school lunch or breakfast programs to include goals for reducing disordered eating in children of all sizes in their local school wellness policies. Such LEAs must also include registered dietitians and licensed mental health professionals in the development, implementation, and periodic review of such policies.

The bill also requires the Department of Agriculture to provide information and technical assistance to LEAs, school food authorities, school health professionals, and state educational agencies for use in establishing healthy school environments. Such technical assistance must promote eating disorder prevention and encourage screening for such disorders.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
05/05/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
05/05/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:01 PM