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CT HB07013
CT HB07013An Act Concerning Enhancements To The Local Food For Schools Incentive Program.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Crossed Over
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To replace the Department of Agriculture with the Department of Education as the lead agency responsible for administering the local food for schools incentive program, to expand eligibility in such program to include providers of child care services, and to provide support and funding for such program and the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Local Food for Schools Incentive Program by transferring administration from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Education, effective July 1, 2025. The key changes expand program eligibility to include child care service providers, in addition to school districts, allowing them to receive reimbursement for purchasing locally and regionally sourced foods. The reimbursement rates remain the same: 50% for locally sourced foods and 33% for regionally sourced foods from states in the northeastern United States. The bill requires the Department of Education to develop program guidelines, create an annual survey to assess program effectiveness, and dedicate at least 20% of the program's annual budget to supplemental services like nutrition consulting, technical assistance, and training. Additionally, the department will hire a full-time employee specifically to administer the program, whose responsibilities include promoting farm-to-school initiatives, supporting partnerships between farmers and schools, conducting workshops, identifying funding sources, and seeking federal grants. The legislation aims to support local agriculture, improve school meal nutrition, and create more connections between regional farmers and educational institutions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (50)
Tim Ackert (R),
Chris Aniskovich (R),
Saud Anwar (D),
Hector Arzeno (D),
Mitch Bolinsky (R),
Kevin Brown (D),
Billy Buckbee (R),
Aundre Bumgardner (D),
Larry Butler (D),
Jorge Cabrera (D),
Josh Elliott (D),
Jaime Foster (D),
Daniel Gaiewski (D),
Nicholas Gauthier (D),
Bobby Gibson (D),
Jillian Gilchrest (D),
Joe Gresko (D),
Ken Gucker (D),
Gregg Haddad (D),
William Heffernan (D),
Dominique Johnson (D),
Eleni Kavros DeGraw (D),
Kathy Kennedy (R),
Maryam Khan (D),
Mary LaMark Muir (D),
Rebecca Martinez (D),
Doug McCrory (D),
Treneé McGee (D),
Nicholas Menapace (D),
Anthony Nolan (D),
Tammy Nuccio (R),
Corey Paris (D),
John-Michael Parker (D),
Chris Poulos (D),
Michael Quinn (D),
Kadeem Roberts (D),
Kara Rochelle (D),
Kevin Ryan (D),
Bobby Sanchez (D),
Manny Sanchez (D),
Jimmy Sánchez (D),
Hilda Santiago (D),
Michael Shannon (D),
Travis Simms (D),
Derek Slap (D),
Laurie Sweet (D),
Gary Turco (D),
Mary Welander (D),
Dave Yaccarino (R),
Tami Zawistowski (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Education Committee (J)
Last Action
Senate Calendar Number 557 (on 05/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB07013&which_year=2025 |
| Bill Analysis For File Copy 834 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/BA/PDF/2025HB-07013-R000834-BA.PDF |
| Fiscal Note For File Copy 834 | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/FN/PDF/2025HB-07013-R000834-FN.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07013-R02-HB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07013-R01-HB.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-07013-R00-HB.PDF |
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