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MA H4059

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul McMurtry

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 1C of Chapter 69 of the General Laws to add a new subsection authorizing local farm-to-school produce programs
  • Cities, towns, and regional school districts may opt in to create partnerships with local farmers to supply locally grown produce
  • Participating districts would use the locally sourced produce for school breakfast and school lunch programs
  • Filed by Representative Paul McMurtry (11th Norfolk) on January 17, 2025
  • Referred to the Education Committee

Legislative Description

Relative to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling2/12/2026
Education5/1/2025

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