Send Massachusetts Backs Off School Bake Sale Ban

Reporter: Associated Press

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick said he's not interested in banning school bake sales despite regulations adopted by his Department of Public Health that would prohibit the selling of cupcakes and other treats at school, including fundraising events.

After Patrick made his comments Thursday, public health officials said they will pass emergency amendments to the regulations that will allow bake sales to continue at schools.

The ban was to go into effect Aug. 1. It caused a stir at the Statehouse.

The Massachusetts House adopted an amendment Wednesday striking down the prohibition. The Senate was expected to take up the amendment Thursday.

Patrick said the regulations were intended to meet the requirements of a new school nutrition law.

Critics said the ban would make it harder for schools to raise money.

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