2025 Bill Aims to Reintroduce Full-fat Milk in Schools
The House Committee on Education and the Workforce has successfully passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a pivotal step toward reintroducing whole and reduced-fat milk in school cafeterias.
The bill, passed with a vote of 24-10, reflects a strong bipartisan agreement and is now awaiting further approval by the full House and Senate.
Endorsed by Michael Dykes, IDFA’s president and CEO, the move is celebrated across various sectors. “Today’s strong, bipartisan passage... demonstrates the widespread support the bill enjoys,” Dykes commented. He urged swift action to reintroduce nutritious milk options to school children, highlighting over a decade’s absence from school menus.
The lack of whole and 2% milk in schools has led to a significant decline in dairy consumption, with many children not meeting the federal guidelines for necessary nutrients.