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- Referred to agriculture
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Relates to the reimbursement of schools for purchasing New York farm products
In Assembly Committee · Agriculture · Sponsor Addie Jenne
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Title of bill
An act to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to the reimbursement of schools for purchasing New York farm products
Purpose
This bill creates an additional reimbursements to schools that choose to purchase farm products of New York.
Summary of provisions
Section 1- Amends Section 16 of the Agriculture and Markets Law to create an additional reimbursement for school districts that choose to purchase New York farm products. For schools that purchase at least 10% New York farm products, purchases will be reimbursed at an additional five cents per meal. For schools that purchase at least 15% New York farm products, purchases will be reimbursed at an additional 10 cents per meal. For schools that purchase at least 25% New York farm products, purchases will be reimbursed at an additional twenty-five cents per meal. The commissioner of Agriculture and Markets will be required to provide schools with a list of approved New York farm product vendors. Participating schools will need to report to the Commissioner their percentage of New York farm products in order to receive reimbursement .
Section 2 - Effective Date - Immediately
Existing law
Under the current law, the Commissioner of Education and Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets work together to promote and facilitate farm products in schools. The commissioners are required to reach out to schools to access their desire and needs for local farm products. Additionally, the commissioners must promote and coordinate with farms to increase access to schools.
Justification
The bill provides a mechanism through which schools can affordably access farm products produced and grown locally. Local products often cost more than wholesale products, in order to cover these costs and encourage school districts to look locally when providing meals to students, a higher meal reimbursement rate will be provided to participating school districts. Additionally, the bill helps to support local farmers and creates access point for New York agricultural products to get to students. Lastly, students will have increased access to local food products which will translate into better eating habits and life-long health.
Legislative history
New Bill
Fiscal implications
TBD
Effective date
Immediately
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