The bill mandates the Commissioner of Agriculture to identify and report the three state universities and Florida College System institutions with the highest percentage of Pell Grant-eligible students to the Legislature by December 1, 2026. Additionally, it requires the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to conduct a study evaluating food insecurity on the campuses of these institutions. The study will include recommendations for necessary changes to laws and regulations to address food insecurity and will involve consultations with relevant stakeholders, including the Board of Governors of the State University System and the Department of Education.
Furthermore, OPPAGA is tasked with submitting a report on its findings to the Legislature by the same deadline of December 1, 2026. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026. The new legal language inserted into the bill outlines the specific responsibilities and deadlines for both the Commissioner of Agriculture and OPPAGA, emphasizing the importance of addressing the issues of Pell Grant eligibility and food insecurity in Florida's public postsecondary education system.