1 Colo. Code Regs. § 302-2-3.0
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025
Section 1 CCR 302-2-3.0 - Establishing of Healthy Beverage Standards for Schools3.01 Beginning July 1, 2009, beverages sold to students on school grounds during the regular and extended school day shall, at a minimum, meet the following nutritional standards.3.01.1 Beverages sold in elementary school(b) Up to 8 ounce servings of fat free or low fat milk. Milk includes nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives (per USDA)(c) Up to 8 ounce servings of fat free or low fat nutritionally equivalent flavored milk up to 150 calories / 8 ounces(d) Up to 8 ounce servings of 100% juice, with no added sweeteners and up to 120 calories / 8 ounces3.01.2 Beverages sold in middle school (b) Up to 10 ounce servings of fat free or low fat milk. Milk includes nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives (per USDA)(c) Up to 10 ounce servings of fat free or low fat nutritionally equivalent flavored milk up to 150 calories / 8 ounces(d) Up to 10 ounce servings of 100% juice, with no added sweeteners and up to 120 calories / 8 ounces3.01.3 Beverages sold in high school (b) No or low calorie beverages with up to 10 calories / 8 ounces, except diet soda may not be sold in high school (e.g., unsweetened or diet teas, low calorie sport drinks, fitness waters, flavored waters, seltzers)(c) Up to 12 ounce servings of fat free or low fat milk. Milk includes nutritionally equivalent milk alternatives (per USDA)(d) Up to 12 ounce servings of fat free or low fat nutritionally equivalent flavored milk up to 150 calories / 8 ounces(e) Up to 12 ounce servings of 100% juice, with no added sweeteners and up to 120 calories / 8 ounces(f) Other drinks, up to 12 ounce servings with no more than 66 calories / 8 ounces(g) At least 50% of non-milk beverages must be water and no or low calorie options3.02 If the middle and high school students have shared access to areas on a common campus or in common buildings, then the school community has the option to adopt the high school standard.3.03 The sale of beverages to students from any source includes but is not limited to: school cafeterias, vending machines, school stores, and fund-raising activities conducted on school campuses.3.04 The provisions of these beverage standards shall apply to beverage contracts entered into or renewed by a school district on or after July 1, 2009.3.05 To the greatest extent possible beverage products should be Colorado produced products.