ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARTIES, EVENTS AND SPECIAL FUNCTIONS:
There is no current state law or regulation that prohibits or restricts the service of food items for elementary school parties, events or special functions. At this time, each school district can address these situations as part of local policy.
Act 1220 DOES RESTRICT vending of food items in elementary schools, but this does not apply to parties, events or special functions.
The Arkansas Child Health Advisory Committee (ACHAC), as established by Act 1220, has PROPOSED recommendations for food and nutrition standards. However, the State Board of Education has taken no action at this time. For the recommendations, please see http://www.healthyarkansas.com/advisory_committee/pdf/final_recommendations.pdf.