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A pilot program to develop and distribute educational materials regarding the reduction of surplus food in public schools

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A Local Law in relation to a pilot program to develop and distribute educational materials regarding the reduction of surplus food in public schools

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Latest action Jan 20, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Rita C. Joseph

Council Member, District 40 · Democratic

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Summary

This bill would require the NYC Department of Education (DOE), and an office or agency designated by the mayor, to establish a pilot program to develop and distribute educational materials to students and staff regarding the reduction of surplus food in public schools, the benefits of food waste diversion, and the role of students and staff in diverting organic matter from landfills. In developing such materials, the designated office or agency would be required to consult with local education and sustainability officials. This bill would also require DOE to distribute such educational materials to students and staff twice per year, for a two-year period. DOE would also be required to report any challenges encountered during the pilot program’s implementation and recommendations for its future, as well as an evaluation of any methods identified to reduce the instances in which food ordered by a school becomes surplus food.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Introduced in conjunction with the Manhattan Borough President.

From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Education

Cosponsors

Lincoln Restler, Alexa Avilés and 18 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic17
  • Republican1

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Approved by Council

    NYC CouncilDec 18, 2025Result: passed

    (47) (1) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Approved by Committee

    Committee on EducationDec 18, 2025Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (6)

Full history

  1. Jan 20, 2026

    Returned unsigned by the Mayor

    This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 17, 2026

    Adopted

    This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted

    Administration

  3. Dec 18, 2025

    Passed a chamber

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by Roll Call.

    NYC Council

  4. Dec 18, 2025

    Amended

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

    Committee on Education

  5. Dec 18, 2025

    This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

    Committee on Education

Show full history (9 earlier events)
  1. Dec 18, 2025

    Committee vote

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

    Committee on Education

  2. Dec 18, 2025

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Education

  3. Dec 18, 2025

    Sent to the executive

    This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council

    NYC Council

  4. Nov 17, 2025

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Education

  5. Nov 17, 2025

    Hearing held

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

    Committee on Children and Youth

  6. Nov 17, 2025

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Children and Youth

  7. Nov 17, 2025

    Held over

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

    Committee on Education

  8. Jul 18, 2024

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  9. Jul 18, 2024

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education

    NYC Council