The original instrument was prepared by Alan Miller. The following digest, which
does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by Linda
Nugent.
DIGEST
SB 184 Engrossed 2015 Regular Session Thompson
Proposed law authorizes the state Dept. of Education and any governing authority of a nutrition
program provider to use the simplified acquisition procedures for small purchases up to the Federal
Small Purchase Threshold set by federal law, in order to support procurement of local agricultural
products and the USDA Farm to School initiatives. No such authority in proposed law shall be in
conflict with the USDA child nutrition program requirements.
Effective August 1, 2015.
(Adds R.S. 17:194(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education
1. Technical amendment to reflect the appropriate federal rule.