{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"10210","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 10210","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 1.8. Child Care and Development Services Act [10207. - 10492.2]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-1.8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [10207. - 10215.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-1.8/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 260.   (AB 131)   Effective July 23, 2021.","effective":"2021-07-23","html":"<p>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 <a href=\"/wic/10213.5\">10213.5</a> and that child development facilities have an obligation to provide for the nutritional needs of children in attendance.</p>","text":"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 10213.5 and that child development facilities have an obligation to provide for the nutritional needs of children in attendance.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-10210","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}