Bill 119 s 222, also known as the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, is a proposed amendment to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The purpose of this bill is to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve whole milk to students.
Currently, the National School Lunch Program only allows schools to serve low-fat or fat-free milk to students. This bill seeks to change that restriction and give schools the option to serve whole milk to students. Proponents of the bill argue that whole milk provides essential nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D, that are important for children's growth and development.
If passed, this bill would give schools more flexibility in their meal planning and allow them to offer a wider variety of dairy options to students. It is important to note that this bill does not mandate schools to serve whole milk, but rather gives them the choice to do so.
Overall, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act aims to promote the health and well-being of students by providing them with nutritious options in school meals. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and has garnered support from various stakeholders in the education and dairy industries.