Schools will soon have more flexibility in what kind of milk they serve students under a new federal law.
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney applauded President Trump this week for signing the bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, legislation she cosponsored to expand milk options in school cafeterias.
The law updates federal school nutrition standards to allow schools in the National School Lunch Program to serve both flavored and unflavored whole milk. Supporters say whole milk provides key nutrients that support childhood development.
“Healthy kids need real nutrition, and whole milk delivers the essential nutrients children need to grow, learn, and thrive,” Tenney said.
The legislation also aims to boost demand for American dairy products, providing support to dairy farmers nationwide. Tenney said the measure will benefit family farms across rural communities, including those in Upstate New York.
Tenney called the bill a commonsense change that gives schools more flexibility while supporting local agriculture.
“This commonsense law gives schools greater flexibility to serve wholesome, nutrient-rich options while supporting the hardworking dairy farmers who are the backbone of Upstate New York’s economy,” she said.
The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act passed with bipartisan support and now takes effect nationwide following the president’s signature.
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