Oklahoma SB985 establishes the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program to facilitate local food purchases by school districts.

Oklahoma SB985 creates the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. The program aims to facilitate the purchase of local foods by school districts, encouraging partnerships with local producers and meat processors. The bill also establishes the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Revolving Fund, a continuing fund for reimbursing school districts for local food costs. The fund is financed by legislative appropriations and is not subject to fiscal year limitations. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.

Oklahoma SB985 establishes the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program to facilitate local food purchases by school districts.

Oklahoma SB985 creates the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Program, operated by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry. The program aims to facilitate the purchase of local foods by school districts, encouraging partnerships with local producers and meat processors. The bill also establishes the Oklahoma Local Food for Schools Revolving Fund, a continuing fund for reimbursing school districts for local food costs. The fund is financed by legislative appropriations and is not subject to fiscal year limitations. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.