HB 830 — Farm to School Program Task Force; Department of Education to establish.
Last action — Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0398)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 04, 2024.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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10 sponsors
1 primary, 9 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
8 passed, 3 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Department of Education; establishment of Farm to School Program Task Force. Requires the Department of Education to establish and appoint such members as it deems necessary or appropriate to the Farm to School Program Task Force for the purpose of increasing student access throughout the Commonwealth to high-quality farm to school programs, defined in the bill as programs (i) whereby public schools purchase and feature prominently in school meals locally produced food or (ii) that involve experiential student learning opportunities relating to local food and agriculture, including school and community garden programs and local farm visits. The bill requires the Task Force to collaborate with local school boards, community-based organizations, farmers, relevant state and local agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to (a) assess existing farm to school programs within the Commonwealth to identify and disseminate to each local school board best practices for implementing and sustaining such programs, (b) establish and distribute to each local school board a guidance document for the establishment and operation of school garden programs, (c) provide information and resources to each local school board to assist it in leveraging grant funds to support farm to school programs, and (d) collect such data and make such policy recommendations to local school boards, the Board of Education, and the General Assembly as it deems appropriate. This bill is identical to SB 314.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
23 added · 23 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised bill HB 830 establishes a Farm to School Program Task Force under the Virginia Department of Education to enhance access to high-quality farm-to-school programs. It clarifies the definition of these programs and outlines the Task Force's responsibilities, including collaborating with local school boards and providing guidance on implementing school garden programs. This change is significant because it aims to improve students' access to locally produced food and educational experiences related to agriculture, promoting healthier eating habits and supporting local farms.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2024 SESSION CHAPTER E398 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 22.1-23.4, relating to Department of Education;
R O [H 830] Approved LApril 4, 2024 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 22.1-23.4.
As used in this section, "farm to school program" means any program (i) whereby public schools purchase and feature prominently in school meals locally produced food or (ii) that involves experiential student learning opportunities relating to local food and agriculture, including school and communitytialcommunity garden programs and local farm visits.
B.to the Farm to School Program Task Force (the Task Force) for the purpose of increasing studentate access to high-quality farm to school programs throughout the Commonwealth.
TheC. Department shall establish and appoint such members as it deems necessary or appropriate to the Farm to School Program Task Force (the Task Force) for the purpose of increasing student accC.
The Task Force shall collaborate with local school boards, community-based organizations,Horganizations, farmers, relevant state and local agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to (i) assess existing farm to school programs within the Commonwealth to identify and disseminate to each local school board 3estbest practices for implementing and sustaining such programs, (ii) establish and distribute to each Eocallocal school board a guidance document for the establishment and operation of school garden programs, (iii) provide information and resources to each local school board to assist it in leveraging grant funds to support farm to school programs, and (iv) collect such data and make such policy recommendations to local school boards, the Board, and the General Assembly as it deems appropriate.
View plain text versions (5)
- CHAP0398 View text Current pdf April 04, 2024
- HB830ER View text pdf March 25, 2024
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 24108253D-S1 pdf February 29, 2024
- Committee Substitute Committee substitute printed 24107295D-H1 pdf February 07, 2024
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102113D pdf January 09, 2024
Action History
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0398)
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 398 (effective 7/1/24)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 27, 2024
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Impact statement from DPB (HB830ER)
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB830ER)
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Enrolled
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Conference report agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)
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VOTE: Adoption (94-Y 4-N)
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Conference report agreed to by House (94-Y 4-N)
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Amended by conference committee
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Senators: Roem, Bagby, Head
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Conferees appointed by Senate
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Delegates: Cousins, McQuinn, Cherry
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Conferees appointed by House
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House acceded to request
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Senate requested conference committee
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Senate insisted on substitute (40-Y 0-N)
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VOTE: REJECTED (3-Y 97-N)
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Senate substitute rejected by House 24108253D-S1 (3-Y 97-N)
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Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB830S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 24108253D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (HB830S1)
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Committee substitute printed 24108253D-S1
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Reported from Education and Health with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
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Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Assigned Education and Health Sub: Public Education
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (89-Y 9-N)
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Read third time and passed House (89-Y 9-N)
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Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB830H1
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Committee substitute agreed to 24107295D-H1
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Read second time
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Impact statement from DPB (HB830H1)
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Read first time
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Committee substitute printed 24107295D-H1
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Reported from Education with substitute (18-Y 4-N)
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House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Reconsidered by Education
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Impact statement from DPB (HB830)
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Continued to 2025 in Education
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Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025
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Assigned Education sub: K-12 Subcommittee
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Referred to Committee on Education
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102113D
Sponsors
- Rae Cousins · Primary
- Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker · Cosponsor
- Nadarius E. Clark · Cosponsor
- Jackie H. Glass · Cosponsor
- Jr. Rozia A. Henson · Cosponsor
- Delores L. McQuinn · Cosponsor
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Kathy K.L. Tran · Cosponsor
- Jeion A. Ward · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 90 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Rae Cousins Voted No
Co-sponsors (9)
- Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker
- Nadarius E. Clark Voted No
- Jackie H. Glass Voted No
- Rozia A. Henson, Jr. Voted No
- Delores L. McQuinn
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price Voted No
- Sam Rasoul Voted No
- Kathy K.L. Tran Voted No
- Jeion A. Ward Voted No
Not signed on (138)
138 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 138 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 3% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Nay |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 93 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 93 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 4% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 3% | 97% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Not Voting |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Carroll Foy, Jennifer D. | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| J.D. "Danny" Diggs | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| McGuire, John J., III | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Subramanyam, Suhas | — | Yea |
| T. Travis Hackworth | — | Yea |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Christie New Craig | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| David R. Suetterlein | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Stella G. Pekarsky | — | Yea |
| Tara A. Durant | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 88 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 88 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 9% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 82% | 18% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Q. Askew | — | Yea |
| Amy J. Laufer | — | Yea |
| Anne Ferrell Tata | — | Yea |
| Atoosa R. Reaser | — | Yea |
| Batten, Amanda E. | — | Yea |
| Briana D. Sewell | — | Yea |
| Convirs-Fowler, Kelly K. | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Ennis, N. Baxter | — | Nay |
| Eric R. Zehr | — | Nay |
| Freitas, Nicholas J. | — | Yea |
| Green, W. Chad | — | Yea |
| Laura Jane Cohen | — | Yea |
| LeVere Bolling, Destiny | — | Yea |
| Mike A. Cherry | — | Yea |
| Nadarius E. Clark | — | Yea |
| Phillip A. Scott | — | Nay |
| Rae Cousins | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Shelly A. Simonds | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Nay |
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 830 do?
- Department of Education; establishment of Farm to School Program Task Force. Requires the Department of Education to establish and appoint such members as it deems necessary or appropriate to the Farm to School Program Task Force for the purpose of increasing student access throughout the Commonwealth to high-quality farm to school programs, defined in the bill as programs (i) whereby public schools purchase and feature prominently in school meals locally produced food or (ii) that involve experiential student learning opportunities relating to local food and agriculture, including school and community garden programs and local farm visits. The bill requires the Task Force to collaborate with local school boards, community-based organizations, farmers, relevant state and local agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to (a) assess existing farm to school programs within the Commonwealth to identify and disseminate to each local school board best practices for implementing and sustaining such programs, (b) establish and distribute to each local school board a guidance document for the establishment and operation of school garden programs, (c) provide information and resources to each local school board to assist it in leveraging grant funds to support farm to school programs, and (d) collect such data and make such policy recommendations to local school boards, the Board of Education, and the General Assembly as it deems appropriate. This bill is identical to SB 314.
- Who sponsors HB 830?
- HB 830 is sponsored by Rae Cousins, Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker, Nadarius E. Clark, Jackie H. Glass, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Delores L. McQuinn, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Sam Rasoul, Kathy K.L. Tran, and Jeion A. Ward.
- What is the current status of HB 830?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2024. Enacted.
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