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MI SB0099

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ian Conyers

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Origin

Senate

99th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends the Farm-to-School Procurement Act (2008 PA 315) to modify definitions and add a new field trip program requirement.

  • 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.

  • Model field trip program must include instruction about the food transportation network.

  • Encourages the governing body of each elementary and secondary school to adopt and implement the model field trip program developed under this act.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Education2/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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