Reestablishes the Instructional School Gardens Program to support school gardens through grants and technical assistance.
The bill reestablishes the Instructional School Gardens Program, administered by the Department of Food and Agriculture, to support school gardens through grants and technical assistance. It aims to promote garden-based learning, enhance academic subjects, and improve student well-being. Local educational agencies can sell produce from school gardens, provided they meet health and safety requirements. The program includes a competitive grant process, with funds used for personnel, curriculum, and infrastructure improvements.
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