An Act supporting farm and school partnerships in school meals

This bill creates a three-year pilot program in Massachusetts to help schools and early education centers buy food from local farms and fisheries. It provides financial reimbursement to these programs, paying $1 for every $3 spent on products grown or caught in the state and $1 for every $5 spent on items from other New England states. To manage the program, the state will form an advisory committee and hire a coordinator to oversee implementation and ensure schools have the capacity to participate. The law specifically prioritizes purchases from small businesses and socially disadvantaged producers while requiring all food to meet federal nutrition standards.