Congress weighs milk choices for school lunches
2025-04-22
A legislative battle is unfolding over milk options in US school lunches, with Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson reintroducing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act to allow whole milk in schools, while a bipartisan group has proposed the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act to include plant-based milks. The debate highlights issues such as lactose intolerance, environmental impact and support for local farmers.
