An Act to reduce waste in school cafeterias
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
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CHAPTER 111, SECTION 223 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after SUBSECTION (g), the following- “(h) The Massachusetts School Building Authority shall promulgate regulations requiring applicants for funding for construction of new schools or substantial renovations of school kitchens (1) to install dishwashers which will allow for the use of reusable foodware, (2) to adopt procedures and an enforcement plan for reducing solid waste, including recyclable materials and food scraps.”
CHAPTER 111, SECTION 223 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after SUBSECTION (g), the following- “(h) The Massachusetts School Building Authority shall promulgate regulations requiring applicants for funding for construction of new schools or substantial renovations of school kitchens (1) to install dishwashers which will allow for the use of reusable foodware, (2) to adopt procedures and an enforcement plan for reducing solid waste, including recyclable materials and food scraps.”