Assembly bill · A8508 (2025-26)
Requires the commissioner of education mandate schools donate unused food to local food banks
New York State Assembly
Sponsor: Lester Chang (Assembly Member, District 49, Republican/Conservative)
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Summary
Requires the commissioner of education mandate schools donate unused food to local food banks and establish policies and procedures to effectuate such program.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Education Law.
Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Education · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Education · New York State Senate.
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Full history
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
- May 20, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
NY Assembly
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