AN ACT CONCERNING FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT AND COMPOSTING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

HB 6238 establishes a pilot program for public schools to study food waste and explore composting opportunities. The bill directs schools to assess the environmental impact of food waste and identify reduction strategies, including composting, as an instructional opportunity for students. It does not mandate composting but requires participating schools to study waste patterns and potential solutions. The pilot program is limited to public schools and focuses on gathering data to inform future environmental efforts. This bill directly affects public schools participating in the study, with no immediate requirements for implementation.