Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 13, 2021)
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021
This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program.
Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14 and establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact.
The bill provides funds for the program through FY2026.
What just happenedMay 13, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 13, 2021
- May 13, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Education and the Workforce Committee - May 13, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 13, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House