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NY A07816
Bill
Status
4/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lupardo
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AI Summary
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Authorizes New York schools (public, charter, private, parochial, and BOCES) to use state or local funds to provide or sell "New York milk," defined as milk from cows located in the state, processed at in-state dairy facilities
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Requires the Education Commissioner to conduct outreach to schools about the program, using materials developed by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets in consultation with the Milk Marketing Advisory Council
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Mandates a report to the governor and legislature within one year detailing which schools participate, changes in New York milk sales, and department outreach efforts
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Includes a contingency provision requiring the Education Commissioner to develop alternative methods to promote New York milk if federal law prevents its sale in schools, with a report due within 180 days
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The law automatically expires if federal law (National School Lunch Act) or Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated to permit whole or reduced fat milk in schools
Legislative Description
Permits schools located within the state to purchase reduced fat or whole New York milk to provide or sell at such school; defines New York milk as raw milk produced by milking cows within the state, transported to a dairy processing center within the state, and processed as fluid milk into containers intended for distribution to consumers.
Last Action
referred to education
1/7/2026