AN ACT CONCERNING FUNDING FOR THE CT GROWN FOR CT KIDS GRANT PROGRAM.

HB 5224 appropriates funds from the General Fund to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture for the CT Grown for CT Kids grant program during the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The bill directly affects public schools and local Connecticut farmers by expanding funding for grants that support purchasing locally grown food for school meals. Key provisions include allocating specific funding (amount blanked in text) to increase participation in the existing program, promoting healthier student meals through local food sourcing. This bill does not create new requirements but strengthens an existing initiative focused on connecting schools with Connecticut agricultural producers.