Create Interagency Team to Promote School Gardens
In committee as of May 27, 2026Under review by an assigned committee.
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would create a team within the Mayor's Office of Sustainability to help develop and promote community gardens in schools across NYC. The team would include representatives from different city agencies and must report annually to the City Council on their efforts to expand school garden programs.
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Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Parks and Recreation
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Committee
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
This bill would establish an interagency school community garden team within the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability. The team would include various representatives from City agencies responsible for developing initiatives and practices to promote the use of community gardens in schools. The team would also be required to submit an annual report to the Council on their efforts to promote school gardens.