Requires one-half unit of food nutrition and preparation to graduate

Starting with the 2030-2031 graduating class, public and accredited nonpublic high schools must require students to complete a half-unit course in food nutrition and preparation to graduate. Students may meet it by taking a semester in grade seven or eight, and districts pay the cost from state school aid.

Official title

A bill for an act establishing a graduation requirement for instruction related to food nutrition and preparation.

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Where it stands

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Last action, Feb 17: Subcommittee recommends passage.

History

Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Feb 17
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/17/2026 8:00AM Senate Lounge.Senate · Feb 16
Subcommittee: Shipley, Pike, and Zimmer. S.J. 278.Senate · Feb 12
Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 237.Senate · Feb 10