Address food security on college campuses

2025 Regular Session

LC 1221 aimed to improve college student food security by expanding on-campus food resources and partnerships, but the draft died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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Overview

LC 1221 is a draft bill introduced on November 12, 2024, with the stated aim of addressing food security among college students. The bill is classified as an LC draft and is associated with the subject areas of Colleges (University System) and Health (Health Care Services; Safety). The legislative status indicates the draft did not progress and is recorded as “Died in Process.” The timeline of actions shows the draft was placed on hold on December 16, 2024, and ultimately listed as “Draft Died in Process” on May 24, 2025.

Intended purpose and scope

Primary goal: Improve access to adequate, nutritious food for students enrolled in higher education.

While the text is not provided here, such bills typically seek to reduce food insecurity through campus-focused measures and partnerships within the broader health and safety framework of colleges.

Key provisions (note on text availability)

The exact provisions of LC 1221 are not included in the prompt, so the following are potential areas such bills commonly address. The actual bill may vary; consult the full legislative text for precise language and requirements.

On-campus resources: Establish or expand on-campus food pantries or meal assistance programs for students in need.
Access and eligibility: Create criteria or processes to help students access food resources without stigma.
Partnerships: Encourage or require collaboration between campus dining services, local food banks, and community organizations to facilitate food distribution.
Reporting and accountability: Require data collection on student food insecurity and annual reporting to gauge impact and inform policy adjustments.
Funding: Include funding mechanisms such as state or institutional grants to support food security initiatives on campuses.
Health and safety linkage: Integrate food security efforts with broader student health services, nutrition education, and emergency preparedness.

Who would be affected

Primary beneficiaries: Postsecondary students facing food insecurity.

Institutions: Colleges and universities within the relevant system(s) would implement the provisions, potentially adjusting dining services, student support programs, and reporting practices.

Supporting entities: Campus health services, student affairs offices, and partnerships with local food banks or community organizations.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Introduction: November 12, 2024.

Status progression: On Hold (Dec 16, 2024); Draft Died in Process (May 24, 2025).

Current status indicates the bill did not advance in the session and is no longer active in its draft form.

Future changes: If reintroduced in a future session, provisions could be revised or expanded; readers should verify the current text and status for any new iterations.

Additional notes

For a precise understanding, access to the full bill text is recommended to identify exact requirements, fiscal notes, participating agencies, and implementation timelines.

Given the “Died in Process” status, this bill would not become law unless reintroduced and subsequently passed in a future session.

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