Senators Unveil Bipartisan Plan for Flexible School Milk Options
On Wednesday, a group of three senators from both parties presented a plan requiring schools to provide non-dairy milk alternatives during lunch for students who are lactose intolerant or follow specific diets. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) has historically mandated that school lunches must contain milk on every tray so that schools can receive reimbursement for these meals. However, the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches (FISCAL) Act, proposed by Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and John Kennedy (R-LA), aims to revise current laws to mandate that educational institutions provide students with "plant-based milk" options that adhere to nutritional guidelines set by the Secretary. We must ensure our children receive proper nourishment at school through every possible means," Fetterman stated. "This non-partisan legislation eliminates superfluous bureaucratic hurdles within our nutritional aid initiatives, allowing studen...