Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021 This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program. Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14 and establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact. The bill provides funds for the program through FY2026.
Child healthCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefFruit and vegetablesIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-1633| Senate
| Updated: 5/13/2021
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021 This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program. Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14 and establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact. The bill provides funds for the program through FY2026.
Child healthCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefFruit and vegetablesIndian social and development programsMinority and disadvantaged businessesNutrition and dietPerformance measurementPublic contracts and procurementState and local government operations