Monday, March 07, 2011

HB 2800: Farm To School Bill To Be Heard Wednesday, March 9, 2011

HB 2800 Directs Department of Education to provide reimbursements to school districts that serve Oregon food products as part of United States Department of Agriculture’s National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program.

Directs department to award grants for development of
food-based, agriculture-based and garden-based educational activities.

Allocates moneys from Administrative Services Economic Development Fund to Oregon Business Development Department for purposes of reimbursements and grants.
Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2011.....Read Full Bill

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