6 CAR § 157-110 – Healthy school environment

(a)
1. (1) No food or beverage shall be used as reward or punishment for academic, classroom, or sport performances and/or activities.
2. (2) For exceptions to this requirement, see 6 CAR § 157-107(b).
(b) All school cafeterias and dining areas should reflect healthy nutrition environments.
(c)
1. (1) Schools should ensure that all students have access to school meals.
2. (2) A school shall not:
  1. (A) Provide a student requesting a meal or snack one that is different from the meal or snack being provided to other students in the school;
  2. (B) Prevent a student from accessing the school’s meal or snack services; or
  3. (C) Establish policies, class schedules, bus schedules, or other barriers that directly or indirectly restrict meal access.
3. (3) A school shall develop and follow a local charge policy according to the Hunger-Free Students’ Bill of Rights Act, Arkansas Code § 6-18-715.
(d) Drinking water via water fountains or other service receptacle should be available without charge to all students on campus according to Department of Health standards.