developing the Farm-to-School Program in prekindergarten
classes, kindergarten classes or elementary school classes
through the fifth grade in this Commonwealth.
(b) Eligibility.--Any school district, charter school or
private school with prekindergarten classes, a kindergarten
program or elementary school classes through the fifth grade may
submit an application to the department for funding.
(c) Program requirements.--The program shall contain the
following elements:
(1) A list of Pennsylvania farmers who have agreed to
supply food products from Pennsylvania farms, verifiable by
the department.
(2) Nutrition and agriculture education, including
integration into regular classroom subjects.
(3) Training of teachers and other educational staff on
nutrition and agriculture education.
(4) The inclusion of parents, caregivers and community
groups in educational activities.
(5) Field trips to Pennsylvania farms or other direct
agricultural educational experiences which teach children
about sources of food and Pennsylvania agriculture.
§ 10905. Limitation on grants.
(a) Matching.--Grant amounts shall be limited to 75% of the
amount necessary to develop the program, not to exceed $15,000
annually, per school. Applicants may use in-kind support to
match the amount granted.
(b) Conditions.--The secretary may approve a grant in an
amount less than the requested amount. The secretary may also
impose restrictions or special conditions upon issuance of the
grant.
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