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Expanding 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 allocates funds to support local farmers and program administration. Citizens can expect improved food quality in schools and support for local agricultural economies.
Key points
Healthier School Meals: More schools in more states will offer fresh, domestically grown fruits and vegetables to children.
Support for Local Farmers: The program prioritizes states that support small, local, and socially disadvantaged farmers, including Tribal agricultural producers.
Funding: $25 million annually from 2026-2030 is allocated for produce procurement and administrative support, including technical assistance for schools and farmers.
Program Evaluation: Requires evaluation of the program's impact on meal quality, agricultural economy, and participation barriers to ensure effectiveness.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2778
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Process start date: 2025-09-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2778.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Healthier School Meals: More schools in more states will offer fresh, domestically grown fruits and vegetables to children.
  • Support for Local Farmers: The program prioritizes states that support small, local, and socially disadvantaged farmers, including Tribal agricultural producers.
  • Funding: $25 million annually from 2026-2030 is allocated for produce procurement and administrative support, including technical assistance for schools and farmers.
  • Program Evaluation: Requires evaluation of the program's impact on meal quality, agricultural economy, and participation barriers to ensure effectiveness.
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 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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Education Agriculture Public Investments