Increases state subsidy for school lunch meals based on food purchases from NY farmers.

The bill increases the state subsidy for school lunch meals based on the percentage of breakfast, lunch, and snack program food purchased from New York state farmers, growers, producers, or processors. The subsidy amounts are set at 26 cents per meal for 30-40% purchases, 28 cents for 41-50%, and 30 cents for 51% or more. The subsidy amounts increase annually by 1.5% over the prior school year's amount. The Department of Agriculture and Markets will certify eligible school food authorities and publish the adjusted per-meal subsidy amounts.

Increases state subsidy for school lunch meals based on food purchases from NY farmers.

The bill increases the state subsidy for school lunch meals based on the percentage of breakfast, lunch, and snack program food purchased from New York state farmers, growers, producers, or processors. The subsidy amounts are set at 26 cents per meal for 30-40% purchases, 28 cents for 41-50%, and 30 cents for 51% or more. The subsidy amounts increase annually by 1.5% over the prior school year's amount. The Department of Agriculture and Markets will certify eligible school food authorities and publish the adjusted per-meal subsidy amounts.