Bill
S 4031
Requires school meal service providers, when procuring local and regional foods for students, to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within 100 miles of destination school.
2024-2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Nilsa Cruz-Perez and 1 co-sponsor
New Jersey bill requires schools to prioritize purchasing meals from in-state and 100-mile-radius food producers to support local agriculture and fresher nutrition.
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee