School-based Food Pantry Amendments

SB 320 creates a new legal definition for "school-based food pantry" (including teen centers within public schools) and exempts food distributed through these pantries from requiring proof of immigration status for students under 18 or their parents. It also modifies existing food rules to exempt pantry-distributed food from restrictions on certain additives (like bromate and artificial colors) that normally apply to school meals. The bill directly affects public schools, students, and families accessing food pantries by removing barriers to access and clarifying food distribution rules. The changes take effect on May 6, 2026.