Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025

January 21, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Jan 21, 2025

Lead sponsor

Claudia Tenney

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

The bill could change the types of milk schools are required or permitted to serve in federally funded meal programs, directly impacting school district procurement and student dietary options.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

School districts

Districts must follow federal guidelines for meal programs and would be required to adjust procurement if milk standards change.

Students

Students are the recipients of school meal programs and would experience changes in the types of milk offered.

Dairy industry

The industry is affected by federal regulations governing the types of milk products eligible for school meal programs.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill is a proposed federal law that aims to protect the availability of specific milk options in school meal programs. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the Committee on Education and Workforce.

Why It Matters

The bill could change the types of milk schools are required or permitted to serve in federally funded meal programs, directly impacting school district procurement and student dietary options.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

The bill proposes changes to school milk availability, though specific details on the types of milk or regulatory changes are not provided in the current summary.

What is the current status of the bill?

The bill is currently in the committee review stage within the House of Representatives.