Committee explores procurement changes to boost local food in school meals, plans regional kitchen
H.B. 2300 would clarify procurement thresholds and prohibit parceling to help DOE pilot purchases from local farmers; DOE said contract structures and distributor incentives limit local sourcing and described a regional kitchen expected to begin serving schools in fall 2027.
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The final bills on the agenda included H.B. 2300, which would adjust procurement applicability and clarify thresholds for DOE procurement of local edible and packaged food products while prohibiting artificial parceling.
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