H4059
An Act relative to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables in schools across Massachusetts. It seeks to establish a framework for schools to provide students with access to healthier food options during the school day. The bill proposes encouraging schools to incorporate more fresh produce into school meals and potentially explore other ways to promote healthy eating habits among students. Ultimately, the goal is to improve student nutrition and well-being.
Key provisions
- Encourage schools to increase the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Explore strategies for incorporating more produce into school meals.
- Promote healthy eating habits among students.
- Support schools in implementing programs to increase access to fresh foods.
Who is affected
- Students
- School administrators
- School food service staff
- Massachusetts schools
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Bill H.4059 194th (Current)
An Act relative to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools
By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4059) of Paul McMurtry relative to fresh fruits and vegetables in schools. Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Paul McMurtry Status: Referred to House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading
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Bill History
Displaying 7 actions for Bill H.4059
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 5/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/12/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Rules suspended |
| 3/16/2026 | House | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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