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

HB 5852 amends Connecticut law to strengthen the local food for schools incentive program. It allows early childhood care programs to participate, provides administrative support including contracts for technical assistance and training, and allocates funds for two key initiatives: the CT Grown for CT Kids Grant Program (managed by the Department of Agriculture) and the program's administration (managed by the Department of Education). The bill specifically appropriates funds for fiscal year 2026 to support these efforts. This directly affects schools, early childhood programs, and Connecticut farmers participating in the state's farm-to-school initiatives.