The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 124D.114, to clarify the milk offerings required for participants in the national school lunch and breakfast programs. It mandates that schools provide a variety of fluid milk options, including flavored and unflavored organic or nonorganic whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free milk, as well as nutritionally equivalent nondairy beverages that comply with the nutritional standards set by the United States Secretary of Agriculture.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision for lactose-intolerant students, requiring nonpublic schools or districts that receive school lunch aid to offer lactose-reduced milk or other lactose-free alternatives upon receiving a written request from a parent. It also allows schools to serve these products from large containers at the time of serving, overriding any conflicting local laws or regulations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 124D.114