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MA H558

MA H558
Establishing farm to school grants to promote healthy eating and strengthen the agricultural economy

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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/20/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd 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 strengthen the state's food and agriculture economy and improve student health and nutrition by providing funding for schools and licensed childcare programs to purchase local ingredients, train staff on preparing fresh meals, and integrate food system education into their curriculum. The grants can be used for kitchen equipment, staff training, and infrastructure for school gardens and other food-related activities. The program is designed to promote equity in the distribution of funds across different geographic, social, economic, and racial communities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (48)

Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,  James Arena-Derosa (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  John Barrett (D),  Jay Barrows (R),  Natalie Blais (D),  Tony Cabral (D),  Simon Cataldo (D),  Rob Consalvo (D),  Josh Cutler (D),  Angelo D'Emilia (R),  Mindy Domb (D),  Kate Donaghue (D),  William Driscoll Jr. (D),  Pat Duffy (D),  Rodney Elliott (D),  Ryan Fattman (R),  Bill Galvin (D),  Susan Gifford (R),  Natalie Higgins (D),  Kevin Honan (D),  Vanna Howard (D),  Steven Howitt (R),  Brad Jones (R),  Hannah Kane (R),  Kristin Kassner (D),  David LeBoeuf (D),  Christopher Markey (D),  Joe McKenna (R),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Sam Montaño (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Jake Oliveira (D),  Kelly Pease (R),  Estela Reyes (D),  Lindsay Sabadosa (D),  Aaron Saunders (D),  Adam Scanlon (D),  Margaret Scarsdale (D),  Paul Schmid (D),  Tom Stanley (D),  Bruce Tarr (R),  Steve Ultrino (D),  Erika Uyterhoeven (D),  Andy Vargas (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D), 

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H558
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H558.pdf
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