This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to authorize the provision of free school milk during lunch for students who bring their own lunch from home. It specifically allows public and nonpublic schools to serve milk to students who do not participate in the school lunch program on that day. The bill emphasizes the importance of providing at least one serving of milk daily to school children and establishes guidelines for the reimbursement of schools participating in this program.

Key changes include the insertion of provisions that outline the reimbursement process for schools serving milk to students who bring their own meals, with a reimbursement rate set at a minimum of 50 cents per half-pint. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the program will be effective starting in fiscal year 2025. The amendments also replace previous language regarding the kindergarten milk program with broader language that encompasses both kindergarten and school lunch milk programs, ensuring that all eligible students have access to wholesome milk.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124D.118