HB157

Enact the Hunger-Free Campus Act

Introduced·3/6/25
Introduced Text

Hunger-Free Campus Act establishes a grant program for Ohio higher education institutions to address student food insecurity.

The Hunger-Free Campus Act establishes a grant program for Ohio higher education institutions to address student food insecurity. Qualifying institutions can apply for grants to support initiatives such as on-campus food pantries, partnerships with local food banks, and student meal plan credit donation programs. The Chancellor of Higher Education determines grant criteria and may award initial grants to institutions demonstrating a need and sustaining grants to those with a hunger-free campus designation. Grant recipients must report on their progress and use of funds.

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Where it stands

Current
Workforce and Higher Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 30, 2025

3:15 PM

House Workforce and Higher Education Hoops, 3rd Hearing, Opp/IP Testimony

May 20, 2025

3:15 PM

House Workforce and Higher Education Hoops, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony

History

Mar 19, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Workforce and Higher Education

Mar 6, 2025

House

Introduced