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, 2026, and will focus on three state universities or Florida College System institutions with the highest percentage of Pell Grant-eligible students. The Commissioner of Agriculture is tasked with developing a survey instrument and overseeing the implementation of the program, which includes the formation of hunger task forces at participating institutions, the establishment of food pantries, and the promotion of awareness activities.

Participating institutions are required to submit reports detailing their implementation and results, while the Commissioner must report to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2028, assessing the program's impact on food insecurity. Additionally, the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) will conduct a study on food insecurity across campuses and provide recommendations for potential legislative changes. The bill includes provisions for the department to adopt rules for program implementation and mandates that OPPAGA submit its findings by December 1, 2026.