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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to food waste reduction; creating s. 1013.121, F.S.; requiring the Department of Education to develop a specified policy; requiring school districts to adopt the policy within a specified timeframe; providing requirements for the policy; requiring each participating school district to submit a report to the department by a specified date; providing requirements for the report; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Florida Department of Education to create a policy aimed at reducing food and plastic waste in schools, which school districts must gradually adopt, with 25% implementing it by the 2027-2028 school year and 100% by the 2029-2030 school year. The policy mandates partnerships with local nonprofits or food banks to redistribute edible cafeteria food and divert organic food waste to composting programs, and requires the installation of waste sorting systems and the gradual elimination of single-use plastics in favor of reusable or compostable alternatives, all contingent on legislative funding. Participating school districts must then submit annual reports detailing the amount of food donated, organic waste composted, single-use plastics eliminated, cost savings achieved, and any challenges encountered. This act will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1523 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1523/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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