The bill H. 3214 proposes a three-year pilot program to establish public school-based community canneries in South Carolina, allowing members of the public to bring locally-grown produce for canning for personal use. The program will be developed and overseen by the State Board of Education in collaboration with the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. It aims to provide families with the necessary resources, including industrial-grade equipment and research-based canning procedures, to safely preserve their homegrown food. The canneries will be tested in three selected school districts from 2026 to 2029, with community training programs on food preservation also being offered.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that community members must sign an agreement not to sell any canned food produced at the facilities, and the canneries will maintain schedules and records of usage as deemed appropriate by the overseeing bodies. Before January 1, 2029, the State Board of Education and Clemson Extension Service are required to report on the program's performance and make recommendations regarding its continuation and potential expansion. The resolution will take effect upon the Governor's approval and is contingent on funding from the General Assembly.