# Education (GED)

## Title 4. Local School Administration

### Subtitle 1. County Boards of Education

#### Section 4-132

(a) In this section, "food recovery" means the reduction of food waste through the donation of leftover or excess food to a local food bank or any other nonprofit organization.

(b) A county board may develop and implement a food recovery program for schools under the jurisdiction of the county board.

(c) If a county board exercises the authority granted in subsection (b) of this section, the county board may apply for recognition of its food recovery program under any food recovery certification program.

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Md. Code Ann., Educ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)