Ohio SB442 establishes food literacy standards for kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Ohio SB442 mandates the Department of Education and Workforce to adopt food literacy standards for grades kindergarten through twelve. These standards, based on national and state benchmarks, will guide students on how food choices affect health, meal preparation, and food production. The department must consult with the Department of Agriculture for standards related to farming and food availability. The standards will be posted on the department's website and shared with all school districts, community schools, and STEM schools.

Ohio SB442 establishes food literacy standards for kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Ohio SB442 mandates the Department of Education and Workforce to adopt food literacy standards for grades kindergarten through twelve. These standards, based on national and state benchmarks, will guide students on how food choices affect health, meal preparation, and food production. The department must consult with the Department of Agriculture for standards related to farming and food availability. The standards will be posted on the department's website and shared with all school districts, community schools, and STEM schools.