Ohio HB562 allocates funds for grants to schools to provide special religious diets, including kosher and halal food.

Ohio HB562 allocates $300,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Department of Agriculture for competitive grants to middle schools, high schools, and institutions of higher education. These grants aim to establish, expand, or improve the provision of special religious diets, including kosher and halal food. The Director of Agriculture, in consultation with the Director of Education and Workforce and Chancellor of Higher Education, will establish procedures and criteria for awarding the grants.

Ohio HB562 allocates funds for grants to schools to provide special religious diets, including kosher and halal food.

Ohio HB562 allocates $300,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Department of Agriculture for competitive grants to middle schools, high schools, and institutions of higher education. These grants aim to establish, expand, or improve the provision of special religious diets, including kosher and halal food. The Director of Agriculture, in consultation with the Director of Education and Workforce and Chancellor of Higher Education, will establish procedures and criteria for awarding the grants.