Section 8204 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Education Code >> Division 1. >> Title 1. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 1.

. In recognition of the demonstrated relationship between food and good nutrition and the capacity of children to develop and learn, it is the policy of this state that no child shall be hungry while in attendance in child care and development facilities as defined in Section 8208 and that child development facilities have an obligation to provide for the nutritional needs of children in attendance.