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Committee adopts amendment and advances Keystone Fresh Farm to School bill

House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee · November 18, 2025
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Summary

House Bill 17‑68, renamed by amendment the Keystone Fresh Farm to School Nutrition Act, was amended to align definitions with USDA and Education Department programs, add prioritization for high-need schools, and require biannual reporting; the committee reported the amended bill out.

Representative Burgos introduced House Bill 17‑68 to increase the presence of Pennsylvania-grown food in school meals and to connect students with local producers. The sponsor said the bill is intended to deliver economic opportunities to family farms while improving nutrition for students.

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