Allows qualified school to be called "New Jersey Farm Fresh School."
S 1273 allows schools meeting specific criteria to use the "New Jersey Farm Fresh School" label in promotional materials. To qualify, a school (public or private, including colleges) must provide at least 20% of its food from New Jersey-grown farm products, verified by the Secretary of Agriculture. The bill takes immediate effect and applies to all schools and higher education institutions meeting this requirement. It does not change school food procurement rules but creates a voluntary labeling opportunity for qualifying institutions.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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