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Int 0824-2026 · BillCommittee · Apr 15, 2026

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment and development of school gardens

Introduced
Reported from Committee
Passed Council
Local Law
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Farah N. Louis
Sponsor
Farah N. LouisDemocratDistrict 45
Cosponsors
3
Committee
Committee on Parks and Recreation
Introduced
Apr 15, 2026

Summary

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.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council

Legislative history

Last action

Apr 15, 2026

Int 0824-2026: A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to the establishment and development of school gardens · OpenCongress NYC