Bipartisan Bill Requires Schools to Offer Plant-Based Milk Options in Cafeterias
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Companion bill: Bipartisan Bill Proposes Requiring Plant-Based Milk Options in School Lunch Programs →No action since April 2025
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Dairy farmers could see reduced demand for their products in school cafeterias as some students switch to plant-based alternatives. At the same time, farmers growing crops used in plant-based milks (like soybeans, oats, or almonds) could see increased demand. The net effect is uncertain and depends on how many students choose plant-based options over dairy.
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Sens. John Fetterman, John Kennedy, and Cory Booker introduced the FISCAL Act to require schools to offer plant-based milk options. The bill aims to accommodate students with lactose intolerance or dietary restrictions, as current rules often require a doctor's note for non-dairy alternatives.
This report examines the legislative fight between proponents of whole milk and advocates for plant-based options. The FISCAL Act is highlighted as a bipartisan effort to provide vegan milk freely alongside cow's milk to address lactose intolerance and reduce significant food waste in schools.
Reporting on the introduction of the FISCAL Act, this article notes the bill's goal to cut 'red tape' in school nutrition. It highlights that nearly half of the 30 million children in the program may be lactose intolerant and that $400 million worth of milk is discarded by students annually.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
FISCAL Act
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