This bill establishes two pilot grant programs to expand plant-based and alternative beverage options in school lunches. The first program provides $10 million through fiscal year 2030 to school districts serving low-income students, funding staff training, student education, and partnerships with local farmers to offer 100 percent plant-based meal options. Priority goes to districts serving high proportions of free and reduced-price lunch students and those incorporating organic produce and cultural nutrition education. The second pilot program allocates $2 million through fiscal year 2026 to help schools cover costs of providing nondairy milk substitutes for students with disabilities, lactose intolerance, or other dietary needs, with priority given to districts serving students with high rates of lactose intolerance. Both programs require participating schools to track and report annually on meals served, students reached, and fund usage, while the Department of Agriculture will provide technical assistance and submit reports to Congress on pilot outcomes.
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