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California Assembly urges Congress to restore $70 million for local food-for-schools program
Summary
The Assembly adopted a bipartisan resolution calling on Congress to restore federal funding to the USDA Local Food for Schools and Childcare Program after the administration canceled an anticipated $70 million for California; members argued the program supports students, family farmers and local economies.
The California Assembly adopted Assembly Joint Resolution 6 on a 76-0 roll call Tuesday, calling on Congress to restore federal funding for the USDA Local Food for Schools and Childcare Program after the administration canceled roughly $70,000,000 in anticipated support for 2025.
The measure, introduced by Majority Leader Agri R. Curry, asks Congress to defend investments in school meals and in local procurement that the sponsors say help children and sustain family farms. "Proper nutrition helps children succeed, especially in school," Curry said during debate.
Why it matters: Members across regions and parties described the funding as a direct support to students who…
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