Current through Chapter 61 of the 2024 Legislative Session and 2024 Executive Orders 125, 133 through 135
Section 14.30.375 - School gardens, greenhouses, and farms(a) A school district may authorize or operate a school garden, greenhouse, or farm. The garden, greenhouse, or farm must be used for educational purposes and for growing fruits and vegetables for consumption by the students through the school district's meal and snack program.(b) If a school district operates a school garden, greenhouse, or farm, the district shall give students representing student organizations, including vocational programs, the opportunity to be involved in the operation of the school garden, greenhouse, or farm.(c) When a school garden, greenhouse, or farm is used for educating students about agricultural practices, students shall be afforded the opportunity to learn about both organic and conventional growing methods.(d) If a school district operates a school garden, greenhouse, or farm, the excess fruit and vegetables may be sold.