The proposed bill establishes the Hunger-Free Campus Pilot Program within the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, aimed at addressing food insecurity on the campuses of public postsecondary educational institutions in Florida. The program will run for one year, starting July 1, 2025, and will involve the identification of three state universities or Florida College System institutions with the highest percentage of Pell Grant-eligible students to participate. Participating institutions are required to form a hunger task force, designate staff to assist students with enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and provide resources such as food pantries and meal credit donation programs. Additionally, they must conduct a student survey on hunger and submit reports detailing their implementation and results.

The bill also mandates the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to conduct a study evaluating food insecurity on these campuses, with recommendations for potential changes to laws and regulations. OPPAGA is required to consult with relevant stakeholders and submit its findings to legislative leaders by December 1, 2025. The Commissioner of Agriculture will report on the pilot program's impact to the Governor and the Legislature by January 1, 2027, including insights on establishing hunger-free campuses and recommendations for future funding and implementation.