Requires schools with school lunch programs to offer at least one plant-based meal as part of regular lunch service.

S 1676 requires all New Jersey public and nonpublic schools participating in federal school lunch programs to offer at least one plant-based meal daily during regular lunch service. This applies to schools operating under the National School Lunch Program or similar federal programs, directly affecting students enrolled in those schools. The bill defines a "plant-based meal" as one containing no animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, fish, or poultry) but including plant-based alternatives like vegetables, grains, legumes, or nuts. Schools must ensure this meal meets quality and preparation standards comparable to other lunch options. The requirement applies to daily service throughout the regular school year, not emergency or special meal programs.