New York bill A07590 mandates school meals to source at least 30% of food products from local farmers and prohibits certain synthetic color additives.

New York bill A07590 amends the education law to require school food authorities to purchase at least 30% of their food products for school meals from New York state farmers, growers, producers, or processors. It also prohibits the sale of foods and beverages containing specific synthetic color additives in public schools. Additionally, the bill establishes a "healthy kitchens, healthy schools program" to provide grants for kitchen upgrades, prioritizing schools lacking existing facilities.

New York bill A07590 mandates school meals to source at least 30% of food products from local farmers and prohibits certain synthetic color additives.

New York bill A07590 amends the education law to require school food authorities to purchase at least 30% of their food products for school meals from New York state farmers, growers, producers, or processors. It also prohibits the sale of foods and beverages containing specific synthetic color additives in public schools. Additionally, the bill establishes a "healthy kitchens, healthy schools program" to provide grants for kitchen upgrades, prioritizing schools lacking existing facilities.