Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

This law changes the rules for milk served in school lunch programs by allowing schools to offer whole milk and reduced-fat (2%) milk in addition to the low-fat and fat-free milk that is currently required. It also removes the rule that school milk must follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and says that the fat in milk should not count toward the limit on saturated fat in school meals. Schools would also be allowed to offer nondairy milk alternatives to all students, and a parent or guardian — not just a doctor — could submit a written statement requesting a milk substitute for a child with a dietary restriction. Finally, the law requires that school food service workers receive yearly training and certification on how to prevent, recognize, and respond to food allergies.

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