Chapter 224

2007 -- H 5900

Enacted 07/03/07

A N A C T

RELATING TO EDUCATION - CURRICULUM

Introduced By: Representatives Dennigan, Shanley, Rose, Church, and McManus

Date Introduced: March 01, 2007

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Chapter 16-22 of the General Laws entitled "Curriculum" is hereby

amended by adding thereto the following section:

16-22-4.1. Rhode Island healthy weight pilot program established. - - (a) The state

shall establish pilot programs in communities of the several cities and towns to encourage and

promote healthy weight and weight management in children. These programs shall incorporate a

combination of exercise and nutrition plans that may include, but shall not be limited to, physical

exercise, including walking and jogging, as well as information on healthy food choices.

(b) Funding for these pilot programs shall be acquired from federal grants and related

funds allocated to the state for purposes of combating obesity, and through such additional

sources as the legislature shall deem appropriate.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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