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UT SB0320
Bill
AI Summary
- School-based food pantries are defined as locations within or near public schools that distribute food for students and families to consume outside of school hours, including teen centers
- LEAs participating in school-based food pantries cannot deny food to students under 18 or their parents, and cannot require students 18 or older to provide proof of lawful U.S. presence to receive food
- Food pantry items are exempt from lawful presence verification requirements under Sections 53G-9-205.2, 63G-12-402, and 76-14-207, regardless of whether the pantry is administered by an LEA, state agency, nonprofit, or other entity receiving state/federal funds
- School-based food pantry items are also exempt from the state's prohibited food additives law (which bans certain dyes and chemicals like potassium bromate, propylparaben, and FD&C color additives in school food)
- Effective date: May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
School-based Food Pantry Amendments
Education
Last Action
Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Education2/25/2026
Rules2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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