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MA H556
MA H556Establishing farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a farm to school grants program within the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Massachusetts. The program aims to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy by providing funding to public schools for kitchen equipment, staff training, and educational programs focused on local food and the food system. To be eligible, schools must have at least 40% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals and have an agreement with a Massachusetts farmer, fisherman, or distributor to procure local food. The bill also allows up to 15% of grant funds to be used for the purchase of Massachusetts-grown or -produced food.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (32)
Brian Ashe (D),
John Barrett (D),
Natalie Blais (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Susan Gifford (R),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
James Kelcourse (R),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Paul Mark (D),
Leonard Mirra (R),
Rady Mom (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Alice Peisch (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Dean Tran (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5159 (on 12/03/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H556 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H556.pdf |
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