An Act providing for the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program; awarding grants; establishing the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program Account; and imposing duties on the Department of Agriculture.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill creates a pilot program to encourage schools in Pennsylvania to use milk dispensary systems for serving whole milk. The program will provide grants to eligible schools to purchase and install these systems, with the Department of Agriculture overseeing the process and collaborating with the Center for Dairy Excellence. The pilot program will run for 10 years and collect data to evaluate its effectiveness and potential for expansion.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Milk Dispensary School Pilot Program.
- Provides grants to eligible public and nonpublic schools to install milk dispensary systems.
- Requires the Department of Agriculture to administer the program and develop guidelines.
- Prioritizes grant applications based on potential waste reduction, serving low-income students, sourcing local milk, and data sharing.
- Sets a 10-year duration for the pilot program.
- Requires participating schools to submit quarterly data on milk volumes and waste reduction.
- Establishes a dedicated account to fund the program.
- Mandates a final report to the Governor and General Assembly evaluating the program's outcomes.
Who is affected
- Public schools
- Nonpublic schools
- Students in Pennsylvania schools
- School districts
- Dairy processors
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- Pn 1785 Html
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Primary sponsor
David Argall
Cosponsors
Lynda Schlegel Culver
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