SB442

Enact the Food Literacy Standards Act

Introduced·5/19/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Current
Education Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 2

3:00 PM

Senate Education 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

May 20

Senate

Referred to committee: Education

May 19

Senate

Introduced