Expanding Milk Options and Safety Standards in National School Lunch Programs

Latest event January 14, 2026

This story covers one chapter of a longer effort: Allow schools to serve whole milk as part of the federal school lunch program.View effort →

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Lawmakers are pushing to diversify school beverage options by requiring plant-based alternatives and reintroducing whole milk into the National School Lunch Program. These legislative efforts also aim to enhance student safety through mandatory food allergy training for cafeteria staff.

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Congress allows whole milk and approved non-dairy options in school lunches; adds food allergy training

S. 222

Bipartisan Bill Requires Schools to Offer Plant-Based Milk Options in Cafeterias

S. 1236

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Requiring Plant-Based Milk Options in School Lunch Programs

H.R. 2539

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