COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina students couldn't buy honey buns or pizza during the school day under a bill that has received tentative approval.
A Senate Education subcommittee Wednesday approved legislation aimed at curbing childhood obesity by giving students only healthy options in the cafeteria and canteens.
South Carolina has one of the nation's highest rates of overweight and obese youth.
Rep. Bakari Sellers of Denmark has fought for the bill for three years. The 25-year-old Democrat says the measure could save both lives and health care costs.
The House passed the bill last year after exempting fundraisers by parent groups and others. A Senate amendment would prohibit those fundraising food sales during school hours.
