A2513

Requires school meal service providers to give purchasing preference to foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of destination school.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2513 mandates school meal service providers to prioritize purchasing food from in-State farmers and local producers within 100 miles of.

New Jersey A2513 amends existing law to require school meal service providers to prioritize the procurement of foods produced by in-State farmers and other food producers located within State borders or within 100 miles of the destination school. This bill applies to contracts executed between school food authorities and food service management companies or other third-party vendors. It mandates that these contracts include provisions ensuring compliance with the geographic preference requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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5
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee