AN ACT CONCERNING THE CT GROWN FOR CT KIDS PROGRAM.

HB 6230 expands Connecticut's "CT Grown for CT Kids" farm-to-school program by increasing funding access for school districts to support local food procurement and equipment. It creates new grants for farms to adapt packaging, bottling, or programming to collaborate with schools and offer student field trips. The bill directly affects Connecticut public schools (K-12), local farms, and students by strengthening connections between agricultural producers and school meal programs. Key provisions include boosting district-level funding opportunities and providing financial support for farms to develop school partnerships. This policy change aims to increase the use of locally grown food in schools through concrete funding and grant mechanisms.