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US HR1539

US HR1539
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes.


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Introduced
03/10/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent/guardian, without requiring a written statement from a medical authority. The bill specifies that the substitutes must meet the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This change removes the previous requirement that the substitution be for a medical or other special dietary need, other than a disability.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 03/10/2023)

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