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S1247Introduced in the Senate

Requires DEP to update school food waste guidelines to include recommendations for how to better utilize food nearing best-by and expiration dates.

IntroducedSenate Environment and Energy

Introduced by Linda Greenstein, District 14

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Requires DEP to update school food waste guidelines to include recommendations for how to better utilize food nearing best-by and expiration dates.

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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

January 13, 2026

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  1. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee

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