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This bill, known as the Whole Milk in Pennsylvania Schools Act, establishes provisions for providing and selling Pennsylvania-produced milk in schools within the state. The bill defines "Pennsylvania milk" as raw milk produced and processed entirely within Pennsylvania, and creates two specific categories: whole milk (at least 3% milk fat) and reduced fat milk (2% milk fat), which can include flavored varieties. School boards are authorized to use state or local funds to obtain and provide or sell these milk types in Pennsylvania schools, which include traditional public schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, and technical schools. The Secretary of Education is required to notify school superintendents about the act and, within two years, produce a comprehensive report detailing school participation, milk consumption changes, and promotional efforts. The bill includes a unique provision allowing the Attorney General to pursue civil action to recover any federal funds withheld due to schools' milk choices. Notably, the act has a built-in expiration mechanism that will end if federal dietary guidelines or school nutrition regulations change to permit whole or reduced-fat milk in schools. The legislation will take effect 30 days after its passage, aiming to support local dairy producers and provide more milk options in Pennsylvania schools.

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