AN ACT CONCERNING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF FOOD ON THE CAMPUSES OF A CONNECTICUT STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

HB 7096 requires Connecticut's Board of Regents for Higher Education to create a plan by January 2026 to improve food access on community college campuses lacking cafeterias, nearby food options, or relying solely on vending machines. The plan must evaluate cost-effective solutions like food trucks, leasing campus space to food vendors, or negotiating multi-campus contracts for better pricing. This applies specifically to Connecticut State Community College campuses meeting those access criteria. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, mandating a concrete strategy to address food accessibility gaps.