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

Additionally, the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is tasked with conducting a study to evaluate food insecurity on these campuses, which will include recommendations for legislative changes to better address the issue. OPPAGA is required to submit its findings to the Legislature by December 1, 2025. The bill also includes provisions for the commissioner to report to the Governor and the Legislature by January 1, 2027, detailing the program's impact and future recommendations. The act may be cited as the Hunger-Free Campus Act.