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FL H0243
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Campbell
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AI Summary
- School districts must provide plant-based, kosher, and halal meal or snack options to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program or other programs, upon request by the student or their parent or guardian
- Alternative meals and snacks must be offered at the same cost to the student as non-plant-based, non-kosher, or non-halal options and must comply with federal nutrition mandates
- School districts must offer at least one plant-based, kosher, and halal meal or snack for every two non-plant-based, non-kosher, or non-halal meals or snacks offered
- Requests for alternative meals or snacks may be made at the beginning of each semester, and school districts must publish information about meal and snack alternatives on their websites
- Effective date is July 1, 2023, amending section 595.405, Florida Statutes
Legislative Description
School Nutrition Program Requirements
Last Action
Died in Education Quality Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Education Quality Subcommittee1/25/2023
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