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This bill establishes the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Pilot Grant Program, which aims to support local education agencies (including school districts, charter schools, and technical schools) in developing and implementing scratch cooking practices in school cafeterias. The four-year pilot program will provide two-year grants to eligible agencies to promote scratch cooking, which involves preparing meals using unprocessed or minimally processed ingredients. Grant funds can be used for professional development, equipment purchases, staff hiring, technical assistance, and technology investments related to scratch cooking. Priority will be given to agencies serving students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Participating agencies must submit detailed reports after the grant period, including information on recipes, nutrient analysis, ingredient costs, staffing, meal production, and participation rates. The Department of Education will subsequently report to legislative committees about the program's outcomes and make recommendations for potential continuation or expansion. The bill will take effect 60 days after passage.

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