HB1890

Establishing the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Pilot Grant Program.

Introduced·9/29/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1890 establishes a pilot grant program for local education agencies to promote scratch cooking in school meals.

HB1890 establishes the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Pilot Grant Program in Pennsylvania. The program provides grants to local education agencies to promote scratch cooking in school meals. The Department of Education will prioritize grants for agencies serving the most students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Grant funds can be used for professional development, equipment, staff, technology, and other activities related to scratch cooking. The pilot program will run for four years, after which the Department of Education will submit a report on its findings and recommendations.

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Education Committee
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History

Sep 29, 2025

House

Referred to Education