Department of Education; survey; excess fooddonation; best practices. Requires the Department of Educationto survey each school board to determine (i) whether it has an existingpolicy or practice relating to the donation of excess food, as thatterm is defined in relevant law, from public elementary or secondaryschools in the local school division to local food banks or sheltersthat serve meals or otherwise provide food to individuals in needand (ii) if so, how such policy or practice is implemented and theimpact that it has on the local community. The bill requires theDepartment of Education, after completing such survey, to compilein a guidance document or Superintendent's Memo and distribute toeach school board a list of resources and best practices on the subjectof excess food donation.
Del. Ian Lovejoy
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Commending George Teague, Jr.
Commending the Virginia Department of MotorVehicles.
Alkaline hydrolysis; registration; regulations. Establishes a registration requirement for alkaline hydrolysis providers. The bill defines alkaline hydrolysis and adds alkaline hydrolysis and hydrolyzed remains to statutes dealing with cremation and cremains. The bill grants the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers the power to regulate and inspect alkaline hydrolysis providers and their operations. The bill requires the Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers to consult with the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Health, and representatives of wastewater treatment facilities and funeral service associations to promulgate regulations related to alkaline hydrolysis.
Celebrating the life of Commander Edward S.Stolle, Jr., USN, Ret.
Commending Blake Corum.
Commending Up Next 2 Vote.
Commending Nora Mehadi.
Celebrating the life of Lila V. Branscome.
Commending the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation.