Iowa SF2253 mandates food nutrition and preparation instruction for high school graduation.

Iowa SF2253 establishes a requirement for high school students to complete half a unit of food nutrition and preparation instruction to graduate. This applies to students in grades nine through twelve starting with the 2030-2031 graduating class. The bill specifies that the state cost of this mandate will be covered by school districts using their state school foundation aid. Accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools must also comply with these requirements.

Iowa SF2253 mandates food nutrition and preparation instruction for high school graduation.

Iowa SF2253 establishes a requirement for high school students to complete half a unit of food nutrition and preparation instruction to graduate. This applies to students in grades nine through twelve starting with the 2030-2031 graduating class. The bill specifies that the state cost of this mandate will be covered by school districts using their state school foundation aid. Accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools must also comply with these requirements.