Establishes the New York farm to school and school garden fund to support school gardens and local product education.
The bill establishes the New York farm to school and school garden fund, which will be used to establish school gardens and purchase equipment and educational materials to promote students' consumption of local products. The fund will be in the joint custody of the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance. Individuals can contribute to the fund through their personal tax forms. The commissioner of education must report annually on the fund's use, including details on disbursements, recipients, and financial plans.
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