Bill > S06788

This bill establishes a school milk pilot program specifically for public schools in Oneida County, New York, allowing these schools to be reimbursed by the state for purchasing self-serve milk dispensers, bulk milk orders, and milk in shelf-stable aseptic carton packaging. The program requires the state commissioner of education to conduct a study analyzing how the pilot program impacts milk carton shortages in the state, with the commissioner required to complete the study within 365 days of implementation and deliver a copy of the findings and any legislative recommendations to key state leadership, including the governor, senate president, and assembly speaker. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law and will automatically expire one year after its effective date, at which point the provisions will be deemed repealed. The primary goal appears to be addressing milk distribution challenges in Oneida County schools while gathering data on potential statewide solutions.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6788