(a)

1. (1) The Arkansas nutrition standards will apply to all foods and beverages served, provided, or sold to students on elementary, middle, junior high, and high school campuses, except the reimbursable school meals, which are governed by United States Department of Agriculture federal regulations.
2. (2) All schools will be required to meet federal Smart Snacks regulations and document compliance using the Alliance for a Healthier Generation Smart Snacks Calculator.

(b)

1. (1)

   1. (A) A list of the maximum portion size restrictions and nutrition standards will be provided to school districts.
   2. (B) This list will apply to all foods and beverages served, sold, or made available to students during the school day at any school site with the exception of reimbursable school meals that have nutrition standards governed by the federal law and regulations.
2. (2) On or before April 1, the list of maximum portion sizes and nutrition standards for foods and beverages for the upcoming school year will be developed by the Child Health Advisory Committee and distributed by the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education via Commissioner’s Memo.
3. (3) Compliance will be monitored by the division in addition to the self-monitoring by the local Wellness Committee.

4. (4)

   1. (A) A choice of two (2) fruits and/or one hundred percent (100%) fruit juices must be offered for sale at the same time and place whenever competitive foods are sold.
   2. (B) Fruits should be fresh whenever possible.
   3. (C) Frozen and canned fruits should be packed in:

(i) Natural juice;

1. (ii) Water; or

   1. (iii) Light syrup.

2. (5) At the point of choice, at least fifty percent (50%) of beverage selections in vending machines, school stores, and other sales venues shall be:

   1. (A) One hundred percent (100%) fruit juice;
   2. (B) Low-fat or fat-free milk; and
   3. (C) Unflavored, unsweetened water.
3. (6) Any modification or revisions of vending contracts must be in full compliance with all sections of this part.
4. (7) Nothing in this part shall be construed to prohibit or limit the sale or distribution of any food or beverage item through fundraisers by students, teachers, or other groups when the items are sold off the school campus.