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More Local Fruits and Vegetables in School Meals

This act expands a program to provide fresh, domestically grown fruits and vegetables to schools for healthier meals. It increases the number of participating states and secures permanent funding, potentially supporting local farmers and improving school food quality.
Key points
The program for providing domestically grown fruits and vegetables to schools becomes permanent, replacing the previous pilot project.
The number of states participating in the program will increase from 8 to 14, meaning more schools can offer healthier meals.
Permanent funding of $25 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 is established, with a portion allocated for administrative support and technical assistance for farmers and schools.
The program will support small, local, and socially disadvantaged farmers, as well as Tribal agricultural producers, promoting traditional foods.
A requirement for evaluating the program's impact on product quantity and cost, benefits to school food services, and economic impact on farmers has been introduced.
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Print number: 117_S_1633
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1633.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The program for providing domestically grown fruits and vegetables to schools becomes permanent, replacing the previous pilot project.
  • The number of states participating in the program will increase from 8 to 14, meaning more schools can offer healthier meals.
  • Permanent funding of $25 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026 is established, with a portion allocated for administrative support and technical assistance for farmers and schools.
  • The program will support small, local, and socially disadvantaged farmers, as well as Tribal agricultural producers, promoting traditional foods.
  • A requirement for evaluating the program's impact on product quantity and cost, benefits to school food services, and economic impact on farmers has been introduced.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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