Establishes food literacy standards and a trust fund to support food literacy programs in Massachusetts schools.

The bill establishes food literacy standards in Massachusetts, promoting an understanding of food systems, nutrition, culinary skills, and food production. It creates the Food Literacy Trust Fund to support food literacy programs in schools, including kindergarten through grade 12. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will consult with experts and provide resources to schools. The bill also mandates a review of food literacy programs and standards, with a report to be submitted to the legislature and the Joint Committee on Education.

Establishes food literacy standards and a trust fund to support food literacy programs in Massachusetts schools.

The bill establishes food literacy standards in Massachusetts, promoting an understanding of food systems, nutrition, culinary skills, and food production. It creates the Food Literacy Trust Fund to support food literacy programs in schools, including kindergarten through grade 12. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will consult with experts and provide resources to schools. The bill also mandates a review of food literacy programs and standards, with a report to be submitted to the legislature and the Joint Committee on Education.