HI HCR155

Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a feasibility study on switching Department of Education schools from single-use plastic eating utensils to reusable cutlery and flatware

Study must examine costs and potential savings associated with using reusable food-ware at public schools

Department of Education required to cooperate with the Legislative Reference Bureau and provide requested information and assistance

Legislative Reference Bureau must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes

Cites Minnesota example where two middle schools prevented 6,000 pounds of solid waste annually and reduced per-student food-ware costs from $6.89 to $4.83 using reusable utensils