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Pilot Program: Funding for 100% Plant-Based Meals and Milk Substitutes in Schools.

This law establishes a grant program allowing schools to offer students 100% plant-based meals and non-dairy milk options. The goal is to improve dietary accommodations for students with medical, religious, or special dietary needs. Priority is given to schools serving a high number of low-income students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
Key points
Schools can receive funding for staff training, student education, and sourcing plant-based foods from local and underserved farmers.
New rules clarify that schools must provide non-dairy milk substitutes for students with disabilities or other special dietary needs.
A separate pilot program is authorized to reimburse schools for the full cost of providing non-dairy milk substitutes for students with medical needs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5867
Sponsor: Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Process start date: 2025-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5867.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools can receive funding for staff training, student education, and sourcing plant-based foods from local and underserved farmers.
  • New rules clarify that schools must provide non-dairy milk substitutes for students with disabilities or other special dietary needs.
  • A separate pilot program is authorized to reimburse schools for the full cost of providing non-dairy milk substitutes for students with medical needs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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