The bill establishes the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program, aimed at reimbursing school districts for expenses related to sourcing and procuring local foods for students. With an appropriation of $6,500,000, the program is designed to enhance local food procurement practices in schools that provide subsidized meals. Eligible districts can apply for grants based on their size, with funding amounts ranging from a minimum of $10,000 for small districts to a maximum of $250,000 for large districts. The Secretary of Agriculture will oversee the program, including the application process and fund distribution, while ensuring that grant funds are not used in conjunction with other state or federal funding for the same expenses.

The bill outlines eligible reimbursement costs and establishes criteria for prioritizing grant applications, particularly emphasizing sourcing from small or mid-sized family farms and socially disadvantaged farmers. It allocates $5,500,000 for grant awards and $1,000,000 for administrative costs, with funds disbursed on a rolling basis and restrictions on rolling over funds from one year to the next unless a valid hardship is demonstrated. The program prioritizes districts with high numbers of subsidized students or those in food desert areas, reinforcing the importance of local food sourcing in school meal programs.