The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7096, aims to enhance food accessibility on the campuses of Connecticut State Community Colleges. The bill mandates the Board of Regents for Higher Education to create a plan specifically for campuses that either lack a cafeteria or food service establishment, are situated far from nearby food options, or only provide food through vending machines. The plan must explore various cost-effective solutions, such as food trucks, leasing space to food vendors, or negotiating food service contracts across multiple campuses to secure lower prices.

The Board of Regents is required to submit this plan to the relevant joint standing committee by January 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and introduces new legal language to current law, while no deletions from existing statutes are specified. The overall purpose of the bill is to ensure that all students at Connecticut State Community Colleges have adequate access to food on their campuses.