Bill
A 5093
Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.*
2024-2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Dawn Fantasia and 5 co-sponsors
New Jersey schools must prefer locally-sourced foods from in-state or within 100 miles, supporting regional agriculture while potentially raising meal costs and supply chain complexity.
Reported out of Assembly Committee with Amendments and Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee