The 10/20/05 Minutes of the Health Finance Commission (PDF) have some moderately interesting discussion of flu pandemic, a moratorium on new comprehensive care beds, and student nutrition.
For whatever reason, I found the student nutrition section of most interest — probably because it was the least technical and most accessible reading.
Casey Kline, Staff Attorney, reviewed changes in the draft to the definition of “healthy beverage.” The draft now refers to better choice beverages and better choice foods. Ms. Kline added that the contract phase-in that was included in previous drafts was eliminated and clarified that a la carte lines in school cafeterias would be required to comply with the provisions of the proposed legislation.
Steve Beebe, representing the Indiana Vending Council, a state affiliate of the National Automatic Merchandising Association, commented that last year the Indiana Vending Council supported this legislation. He added that the sale of candy as a school fund raiser should be disallowed since many children sell these items at school to their friends. He questioned why vending sales of similar products would be banned while this activity was allowed.
Commission discussion followed. Senator Becker agreed to continue to work on the issue of allowing sales of candy to raise funds while banning vending sales of similar products.
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. The vending council is whining about the chess club being able to sell candy bars to raise money for new pocket protectors. It’s always nice to see Goliath out there trying to take down David.
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