Directs Department of Agriculture to establish "NJ Whole Food" pilot program; appropriates $1,000,000.
This bill directs New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to create a two-year "NJ Whole Food" pilot program in school cafeterias, appropriating $1 million to increase consumption of minimally processed foods (defined as free from added sugar, additives, or artificial substances). The program requires the department to select at least three school districts, partner with vendors, hire staff, purchase equipment, and measure health, learning, and cost benefits for students and schools. The department must submit a legislative report within three years detailing outcomes and recommendations, after which the program expires. It directly affects participating school districts and students through revised meal options.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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Robert Karabinchak
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