To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes.
HR 1619 requires schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide fluid milk substitutes (like soy or almond milk) upon request by a student or their parent/guardian. The bill removes the previous requirement that substitutions needed a medical authority's written statement for most dietary needs, instead allowing requests based on the student's or parent's request alone. It aligns the definition of acceptable substitutes with current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This change directly affects students with dietary restrictions, making it simpler for schools to accommodate their needs without extra medical documentation.
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Introduced Mar 17, 2023
Last action Mar 17, 2023
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Mar 17, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Mar 17, 2023
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1 primary · 54 co-sponsors
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Troy A. Carter
DDemocratic
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
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Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
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Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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David J. Trone
DDemocratic
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David Scott
DDemocratic
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Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
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Ed Case
DDemocratic
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