Ohio 136th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 442 — Enact the Food Literacy Standards Act

Last action — Referred to committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill requires food literacy standards for K-12 education in Ohio.

The Food Literacy Standards Act mandates the Department of Education and Workforce to establish food literacy standards for grades K-12, focusing on health, meal preparation, and food growth. Schools can choose to incorporate these standards into their curricula.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means educators may need to incorporate new food literacy standards into their teaching.
  • Families: Families may have the option to excuse their children from food literacy instruction if requested.

Summary

To amend section 3301.0718 and to enact section 3301.0733 of the Revised Code to enact the Food Literacy Standards Act to require the Department of Education and Workforce to adopt food literacy standards for grades kindergarten through twelve.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. As Introduced

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 133 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (133)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 442 do?
To amend section 3301.0718 and to enact section 3301.0733 of the Revised Code to enact the Food Literacy Standards Act to require the Department of Education and Workforce to adopt food literacy standards for grades kindergarten through twelve.
Who sponsors SB 442?
SB 442 is sponsored by Michele Reynolds (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 442?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 442?
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