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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
By Ms. Duffy of Holyoke, a petition of Patricia A. Duffy and others that school wellness advisory committees include consideration of school garden policies. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote local agriculture and student nutrition by amending the Massachusetts General Laws to require school wellness advisory committees to include consideration of school garden policies. Specifically, the bill adds "school gardens" to the list of topics that must be addressed in district-wide wellness policies, and allows for the regulations to require coordinating support for school gardens with professional agricultural and horticulture associations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Pat Duffy (D)*,
Tami Gouveia (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jake Oliveira (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2277 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2277.pdf |
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