New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8508 — Requires the commissioner of education mandate schools donate unused food to local food banks

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requires the commissioner of education mandate schools donate unused food to local food banks and establish policies and procedures to effectuate such program.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 305 of the education law.

  • Section 305 of the education law

    may encourage → shall mandate italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

  2. REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8508 do?
Requires the commissioner of education mandate schools donate unused food to local food banks and establish policies and procedures to effectuate such program.
Who sponsors A8508?
A8508 is sponsored by Lester Chang.
What is the current status of A8508?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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