The bill introduces new regulations to govern imitation meat and egg products, requiring school districts and state institutions of higher education to adopt policies that prevent the purchase of misbranded food items, particularly those classified as cultivated-protein products. It emphasizes the importance of transparency in food labeling, mandating that any manufactured-protein food product must include a conspicuous qualifying meat term to avoid being classified as misbranded. The bill also establishes definitions for various food product categories, such as "insect-protein food product" and "plant-protein food product," to clarify the distinctions between traditional and alternative protein sources.

In addition to food product regulations, the bill amends existing laws related to community schools, enhancing accountability and operational standards. It requires community schools to submit internal financial control policies and allows sponsors to receive oversight payments capped at three percent of state funding. The bill outlines the responsibilities of sponsors in monitoring compliance and evaluating performance, while also detailing conditions for contract renewals and penalties for violations, including civil penalties of up to ten thousand dollars. Furthermore, it designates the Department of Health as the overseeing agency for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program and includes provisions for the potential exclusion of certain products from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility if approved by the USDA.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, 3715.60
As Reported By House Committee: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, 3715.60
As Passed By House: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3328.24, 3701.132, 3715.60