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FL H1633
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Daryl Campbell
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AI Summary
- Creates the Nutritional Options Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, lasting 2 school years and expiring August 1, 2026
- Requires selected school districts to provide plant-based, kosher, and halal meal or snack alternatives at the same cost to students eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program or other programs, upon request of a student, parent, or guardian
- Participating 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 options offered
- The Commissioner of Agriculture selects participating school districts, subject to legislative appropriation, and each district must publish program information and meal alternatives on its website
- The department must report to the Governor and Legislature by August 1, 2026, on the number of participating districts and students, and the cost effectiveness of offering these alternative meals
Legislative Description
Nutritional Options Pilot Program
Last Action
Died in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee1/13/2024
Full Bill Text
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