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MI SB0099
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends the Farm-to-School Procurement Act (2008 PA 315) to modify definitions and add a new field trip program requirement.
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Requires the Michigan Department of Education to develop, with input from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, a model field trip program for elementary and secondary schools that provides hands-on learning experiences on local farms.
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Model field trip program must include instruction about the food transportation network.
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Encourages the governing body of each elementary and secondary school to adopt and implement the model field trip program developed under this act.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Education; curriculum; model field trip program for food education; create. Amends sec. 2 of 2008 PA 315 (MCL 388.842) & adds sec. 3a.
Education: curriculum
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Education
2/2/2017