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FL H1523
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michele Rayner-Goolsby
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AI Summary
- Department of Education must develop a school food and plastic waste reduction policy to be adopted by 25% of school districts by the 2027-2028 school year and 100% by the 2029-2030 school year
- School districts must partner with local nonprofit organizations or food banks to redistribute edible cafeteria food and divert organic waste to composting programs
- Cafeteria waste sorting systems and replacement of single-use plastics with reusable or compostable alternatives required, subject to legislative appropriation
- Participating districts must submit annual reports including weight of food donated, organic waste composted, plastic items eliminated, cost savings, and implementation barriers
- Effective date: July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Food Waste Reduction
Last Action
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Education Administration Subcommittee1/15/2026
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