The Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act establishes two federal pilot programs to expand plant-based and alternative beverage options in school lunches. The first program awards three-year grants to school districts serving low-income students to provide completely plant-based meal options, with grant funds supporting staff training, student education, menu development, and procurement from local and organic farms. The second program reimburses schools for the cost of providing nondairy milk substitutes to students with lactose intolerance or other dietary needs. The legislation prioritizes grant awards to schools serving high concentrations of low-income students and those partnering with community organizations and farmers. The bill authorizes $10 million annually through fiscal year 2030 for the plant-based meals program and $2 million for fiscal year 2026 for the nondairy beverage program, with both pilots requiring participating schools to track and report on their participation and student participation rates.
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