C. Food and beverages sold or served on the school grounds of elementary schools, middle schools and junior high schools or at school-sponsored events of elementary schools, middle schools and junior high schools during the normal school day shall meet the nutrition standards developed by the department, including foods and beverages offered as any of the following:

1. 1. A la carte items in the food service program.
2. 2. Food and beverages sold in vending machines, snack bars and meal-period kiosks and at school stores.

I. Nothing in this section shall be construed to:

1. 1. Prohibit a school district from developing and adopting nutrition standards that are more stringent than those developed pursuant to this section.
2. 2. Prohibit or limit the sale or distribution of any food or beverage item through fund-raising activities of students, teachers or educational groups when the items are intended for sale off the school grounds.
3. 3. Prohibit or limit the sale or distribution of any food or beverage items to teachers, administrators or other adults in a faculty lounge or under other circumstances where the sale or distribution is limited to teachers, administrators or other adults.