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Local Food in Schools: Doubling Funding and Expanding Farm to School Program

This Act reauthorizes and expands the Patrick Leahy Farm to School Program, aiming to increase the availability of local foods in educational institutions. It doubles the annual funding to $10 million, providing more grants for schools, universities, and Tribal agencies to purchase local produce and implement food education. The changes ensure children receive locally sourced meals while supporting local farmers and improving community nutrition.
Key points
Funding Increase: Annual funding for the Farm to School Program is doubled from $5 million to $10 million, providing significantly more resources for local food procurement.
Higher Grant Limits: The maximum grant amount for a single project is increased to $500,000, supporting larger and more innovative projects in food aggregation, processing, and distribution.
Expanded Eligibility: The program now explicitly includes land-grant colleges and universities, and focuses on serving a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
Tribal Community Focus: Highest priority is given to projects serving Tribal communities that incorporate traditional foods from Tribal agricultural producers.
Waiver of Matching Funds: The Secretary can waive or modify the required matching funds to reduce barriers for high-priority applicants, making it easier for smaller entities to participate.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6065
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Farm to School Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6065.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Funding Increase: Annual funding for the Farm to School Program is doubled from $5 million to $10 million, providing significantly more resources for local food procurement.
  • Higher Grant Limits: The maximum grant amount for a single project is increased to $500,000, supporting larger and more innovative projects in food aggregation, processing, and distribution.
  • Expanded Eligibility: The program now explicitly includes land-grant colleges and universities, and focuses on serving a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
  • Tribal Community Focus: Highest priority is given to projects serving Tribal communities that incorporate traditional foods from Tribal agricultural producers.
  • Waiver of Matching Funds: The Secretary can waive or modify the required matching funds to reduce barriers for high-priority applicants, making it easier for smaller entities to participate.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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