Bills · 2011-2012 Regular Session
pilot farm to school programs and making an appropriation.
- Introduced, stopped here
- Passes Senate, not reached
- Passes Assembly, not reached
- Governor signs, not reached
- Law, not reached
Unfamiliar terms? Glossary
What this bill does
Plain-language analysis by the nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau
This bill directs the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to administer two
pilot farm to school programs in rural school districts in which at least 65 percent of
the pupils are eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch in the federal school lunch
program. A farm to school program is a program that connects schools with nearby
farms to provide children with locally produced fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy
products, and other nutritious, locally produced foods in school breakfasts, lunches,
and snacks; helps children develop healthy eating habits; provides nutritional and
agricultural education; and improves farmers' incomes and direct access to markets.
The bill appropriates moneys to DPI to administer the programs and increases
DPI's authorized positions by 2.0 GPR positions for that purpose.
Sponsors
Full history
- Mar 15, 2012 · Senate
Introduced by Senators Lassa and Vinehout;Cosponsored by Representative Radcliffe
- Mar 15, 2012 · Senate
Read first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
- Mar 15, 2012 · Senate
Available for scheduling
- Mar 23, 2012 · Senate
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1