HOUSE BILL No. 4236

 

February 10, 2009, Introduced by Reps. Nathan, Durhal, Tlaib, Liss and Haase and referred to the Committee on Education.

 

     A bill to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled

 

"The revised school code,"

 

(MCL 380.1 to 380.1852) by adding section 1505.

 

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:

 

     Sec. 1505. The board of a school district or public school

 

academy shall ensure that instruction on issues pertaining to diet

 

and health is provided to all pupils in grades 3 to 12 at least 3

 

times each school year. The instruction shall be provided by a

 

person who is licensed under part 183A of the public health code,

 

1978 PA 368, MCL 333.18351 to 333.18363, as a dietitian or

 

nutritionist.