The proposed bill mandates that starting in the 2026-27 school year, school districts in Washington must provide a plant-based food option upon request from students, parents, or legal guardians as an alternative to any school meal or snack containing animal products. This plant-based option must be offered at no additional cost compared to similar non-plant-based options. Additionally, all written materials regarding school meal offerings must clearly indicate the availability of these plant-based options. The bill also requires school districts to respond reasonably and promptly to requests for plant-based options, which will remain effective for all meals and snacks the student is expected to participate in.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies that it does not apply to summer food service programs and extends its provisions to charter schools and state-tribal education compact schools, ensuring that they are subject to the same requirements as traditional school districts. Definitions are provided for "animal product" and "plant-based food option" to ensure clarity in implementation.