(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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