New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

S 5140: Establishes a farm-to-school task force and requiring all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

Plain-language summary

S 5140 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes a farm-to-school task force and requiring all public schools to provide fresh foods to students in a manner that supports local agriculture. Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Robert Jackson (Democratic/Working Families). 5 co-sponsors.