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Conference adopts temporary DOE procurement exemption to boost farm‑to‑school purchases under $250,000
Summary
Conference conferees adopted CD1 for HB1293, exempting Department of Education purchases of local edible produce and packaged food products under $250,000 from the electronic procurement system and instead requiring at least three written quotes; the exemption takes effect 07/01/2025 and sunsets 06/30/2028.
A conference committee on April 25 adopted a conference draft (CD1) for House Bill 1293 HD2 SD2 that changes procurement rules for Department of Education local food purchases to support the state’s farm‑to‑school goals.
Under the CD1, the Department of Education would be exempt from the electronic procurement system requirement for purchases of local edible…
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