FL S1768

Establishes state goal that by 2030, 15 percent of food commodities purchased by state agencies, Florida College System institutions, and state universities shall be grown or produced in Florida, with up to 10 percent price preference allowed for in-state products.

Requires state agencies, colleges, and universities to report compliance annually to the Governor, Cabinet, and Legislature beginning November 1, 2021, including total expenditures and quantities of food commodities purchased both in-state and out-of-state.

Eliminates reduced-price copayments for school breakfast meals by reimbursing sponsors at least 30 cents per meal; requires schools with 80 percent or more economically disadvantaged students to implement universal free breakfast and lunch programs beginning June 1, 2022.

Establishes three new programs within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: Agricultural Surplus Purchase Program ($1 million), Local Food Pantry Infrastructure Assistance Grant Program ($500,000), and Healthy Food Access Pilot Program ($350,000, repealing July 1, 2024 unless reenacted).

Appropriates $2,756,801 for fiscal year 2021-2022 to reimburse schools for breakfast meal costs and support implementation of nutrition assistance programs.