Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.320.185
School gardens or farms
Washington · Revised Code of Washington Chapter 28A.320 — Provisions Applicable to All Districts · Status: effective
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- Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.320.185, School gardens or farms, Washington, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-28, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1500754
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(1) School districts may operate school gardens or farms, as appropriate, for the purpose of growing fruits and vegetables to be used for educational purposes and, where appropriate, to be offered to students through the district nutrition services meal and snack programs. All such foods used in the district's meal and snack programs shall meet appropriate safety standards.
(2) If a school operates a school garden or farm, students representing various student organizations, including but not limited to vocational programs such as the FFA and 4-H, shall be given the opportunity to be involved in the operation of a school garden or farm.
(3) When school gardens or farms are used to educate students about agricultural practices, students shall be afforded the opportunity to learn about both organic and conventional growing methods.