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- Print number 1427a
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Requires school districts to purchase food products that are grown, produced, harvested or processed in New York state
In Assembly Committee · Education · Sponsor Barbara Lifton
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BILL NUMBER:S1427A
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the purchase of local food products by school districts
Purpose
The purpose is to promote and support the sale of agricultural products grown and food products processed within New York State by requiring that school districts give preference to products grown, produced, or harvested in New York.
Summary of provisions
Amends Subdivision 9 of section 103 of the general municipal law to require that school districts, when purchasing food products, give preference to products grown, produced or harvested in New York State. It further requires that preference be given to foods processed in facilities located in New York.
The purchasing requirement shall be waived if the cost of the food product is not reasonably competitive or does not exceed a cost premium of ten percent above the cost of comparable out-of-state products. An exception to the purchasing requirement is also given if food products are not available in sufficient quantity for purchasing.
Justification
New York growers and food manufacturers are proud to provide a rich and diverse array of quality products such as locally grown produce, syrups and sauces, cheese, honey, meats, pasta and baked goods - fresh and processed products that never go out of season.
The New York State Pride of New York program was developed to promote and support the sale of agricultural products grown and food products processed within New York State. The Program's growing membership now includes farmers and processors, retailers, distributors, restaurants and related culinary and support associations all working together to bring you wholesome, quality Hew York State products.
In keeping with USDA standards for healthy eating, school districts throughout the State are being challenged to identify new and cost effective ways to provide students with the nutrition they need to lead healthy lives. By requiring schools to procure locally or within the state, they will be accomplishing two important and necessary tasks: (1) helping to ensure that young people have well-balanced, healthy diets with access to farm-fresh produce and (2) contributing to the local and statewide economy thereby supporting New York's number one industry, which is agriculture.
Legislative history
2011-2012: S.4924-A - Died in Committee; 2013: Died in Committee
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall apply to the academic school year commencing on or after July 1, 2014.
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