Delaware Bill Would Ban Trans Fats In School Foods

DOVER, Del. (AP) -- The state House could soon vote on a bill that would prohibit schools from serving foods and beverages containing industrially produced trans fats to students.

The bill sponsored by Newark Democrat John Kowalko cleared a House committee on Wednesday and is now ready for a vote by the full House.

As proposed, the bill would apply to all food and beverages sold on school grounds during regular school hours, whether from the cafeteria or vending machines. It would not apply to food and drink sold at events open to the wider community, such as athletic games and school plays.

Kowalko introduced a similar bill in 2009 that was approved in the House but never voted on in the Senate.

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