Wisconsin Senate Bill 228, introduced in 2025 by Senator Rachael Cabral-Guevara and 10 co-sponsors, bans public school boards and independent charter schools from serving free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program that contain harmful ingredients like brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, azodicarbonamide, or red dye 3. These ingredients are linked to health concerns, and the bill aims to make school meals healthier. However, private vendors can still sell foods with these ingredients on school grounds or at school events. The law will start on July 1, 2027, giving schools time to update their meal plans.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., supports this bill as a Pro-MAHA initiative because it removes harmful additives from school meals, aligning with MAHA’s mission to improve children’s nutrition and health. By banning these risky ingredients, the bill supports Kennedy’s advocacy for cleaner, safer food options in schools, helping kids avoid diet-related health issues. It promotes healthier school environments, empowering Wisconsin students to thrive with nutrient-focused meals that support MAHA’s goal of vibrant, healthy communities.
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