Bill > S06668

This bill introduces several key provisions aimed at improving the nutritional quality and local sourcing of school meals in New York state. First, it expands an existing state subsidy program that incentivizes school food authorities to purchase at least 30% of their food products from New York state farmers, growers, producers, or processors, now allowing these purchases to include breakfast and snack programs. Second, the bill prohibits the sale of school foods containing specific synthetic color additives (such as Red No. 3, Blue No. 1, and Yellow No. 5) in public schools, with exceptions for sales occurring off school premises or after school hours. Third, it establishes a "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Schools Program" that will provide grants to schools for kitchen upgrades, with a priority given to schools lacking facilities to prepare healthy lunches. Lastly, the bill mandates that school meals be planned to ensure students do not consume more than 25 grams of added sugars per day, allowing students to choose breakfast and lunch options that collectively stay within this sugar limit. These provisions aim to promote healthier eating habits, support local agriculture, and improve school food infrastructure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6668