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WatchState bills Would Ban Commercialism in Schools The Government
Relations Committee recently discussed bills introduced into the MA and VT legislatures
that would ban commercialism in public schools. These bills would prohibit the
advertisement and promotion of companies' products as well as prohibit companies
from providing schools and classrooms with promotional items or gifts other than
their primary products. The ban would not apply to the "primary consumer
product package label" of a manufacturer's products. The bills would impact
not just printed advertising but audio and video advertising as well (in both
schools and on school buses). The legislation is far-reaching and supported by
the Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood. There was also a discussion
about the positive impacts of school sponsorship agreements. Some curriculums
such as drug and substance abuse education, and critical thinking taught by using
advertising were also mentioned. Bills to WatchCPSC
Reform Update: HR 4040 was passed by the House and S 2663 was passed by the Senate.
A conference committee will have to reconcile the two. Read OMB
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