Wisconsin's newest congressman is co-sponsoring the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald says the measure would allow schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and Breakfast Program to serve whole milk.
"In Wisconsin, our proud dairy tradition runs deep. Milk doesn't only fuel our state economy though, whole milk is also an excellent source of nutrition for children, boasting nine essential nutrients," Fitzgerald said. "For too long, federal regulations have prevented kids from receiving the milk they want in their school-served meals. This bill would allow schools to expand the varieties of milk they offer, giving children better access to this nutritious drink."
Specifically, the bill expands USDA guidance from 2018 that allowed schools to offer flavored, low-fat milk, to include whole milk.
The Brookfield Republican, who was elected to the House this past fall, says the legislation is a victory for students, Wisconsin dairy farmers, and the local economy
The bill was authored by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania.
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