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HB 5852

AN ACT CONCERNING FARM TO SCHOOL AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE LOCAL FOOD FOR SCHOOLS INCENTIVE PROGRAM.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Hector Arzeno and 6 co-sponsors

HB 5852 expands Connecticut's farm-to-school program to increase local food purchases in school meals while supporting regional farmers and improving student nutrition.

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Bill Summary · HB 5852

Legislative bill overview

HB 5852 expands Connecticut's farm-to-school initiatives and enhances the Local Food for Schools Incentive Program, which connects schools with local farmers and food producers. The bill aims to increase the availability and consumption of Connecticut-grown food in school meals while supporting local agriculture economically.

Why is this important

School food procurement directly affects student nutrition, local farm viability, and regional economic development. By strengthening farm-to-school connections, the bill could improve meal quality, reduce food transportation costs, support agricultural businesses, and create educational opportunities for students about local food systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications: Determining how schools will fund increased local food purchases without straining already-tight lunch budgets or requiring state subsidies
  • Supply chain logistics: Whether local farms can reliably meet year-round school demand at scale, particularly for larger districts
  • Program administration: Questions about which state agency oversees the enhanced program, compliance monitoring, and accountability measures for participating schools and farms

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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