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HD 2100

An Act to promote food literacy

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by James Arena-DeRosa and 15 co-sponsors

Summary of HD 2100: An Act to Promote Food Literacy OverviewThis proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to improve food literacy and nutrition education in schools ac

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Bill Summary · HD 2100

Summary of HD 2100: An Act to Promote Food Literacy

Overview

This proposed bill, introduced on November 29, 2025, aims to improve food literacy and nutrition education in schools across the state. The main intent is to ensure students develop a better understanding of healthy eating, food production, and the environmental and societal impacts of food systems.

Key Provisions

The bill would make the following key changes:

  1. Require all public schools to incorporate mandatory food literacy and nutrition education curriculum starting in 3rd grade.
  2. Allocate $25 million in annual funding to support teacher training, curriculum development, and school garden/farm programs.
  3. Establish a "Farm-to-School" grant program to help schools source more local and sustainably-produced foods for cafeteria meals.
  4. Create a state-level "Food Literacy Council" to provide guidance, set standards, and evaluate the effectiveness of the new programs.
  5. Mandate that all school cafeterias display nutritional information and ingredient lists for meals.

Impact

The proposed legislation would affect all public school students, teachers, and food service staff across the state. It aims to:

  • Improve student knowledge of nutrition, food systems, and making healthy eating choices
  • Support hands-on learning through school garden/farm programs
  • Increase access to local, sustainably-produced foods in school cafeterias
  • Provide resources and training to help teachers effectively deliver food literacy curriculum

By targeting food literacy at an early age, the bill's supporters hope to cultivate healthier eating habits and a greater appreciation for sustainable food systems among the next generation.

Timeline

If passed, the new food literacy curriculum and related programs would be phased in over a 3-year period, with full implementation required by the start of the 2028-2029 school year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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