The bill establishes the Farm to School Local Food Procurement Reimbursement Grant Program, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, to provide financial support to eligible school districts in New Jersey for sourcing and procuring local foods for students. With an initial appropriation of $4.5 million, the program aims to enhance local food procurement policies and practices in schools, thereby increasing the availability of nutritious meals. School districts must submit an attestation form detailing their partner schools, district size, and local food procurement plans to qualify for grant funding, which will be allocated based on a pro rata basis to ensure equitable distribution among districts.

Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Agriculture to allocate up to 20 percent of grant funds for necessary technical assistance and prohibits the use of grant funds for costs already covered by other state or federal funds. It establishes a special non-lapsing fund for financing these grants and mandates the department to maximize federal funding before utilizing state funds. The bill also requires periodic invoicing for reimbursement and stipulates that any unspent funds at the end of the disbursement period must be reclaimed for future grants. The program is set to take effect immediately for administrative actions, with broader provisions commencing on a specified date following enactment.